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  • Drawing the Doctors of Tomorrow

    Drawing the Doctors of Tomorrow

    BayCare Plans to Further Expand Residency Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK Throughout Florida and the nation, there’s a significant physician shortage that creates barriers to health care for many. To help meet the demand for new physicians, BayCare plans to increase its residency positions to more than 650 by 2029. To learn more about this new…

  • Local Pet Highlights

    Local Pet Highlights

    Central Florida Health News asked staff and readers to help us celebrate pets, and we were not disappointed. Check out these adorable faces! Thank you to everyone who shared a pet with us.

  • Pop Quiz! What Do You Do When Allergies Get Ruff?

    Pop Quiz! What Do You Do When Allergies Get Ruff?

    Pets bring a lot of joy to our lives, but some people can be allergic to fur-babies. Unfortunately, those allergies keep many from being pet owners and even have some believing they need to get rid of a pet. Luckily, there are numerous ways to live in harmony with a pet if you have non-life-threatening…

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  • What on Earth Is Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?

    What on Earth Is Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?

    by EDWARD ATTAWAY, O.D.  Ischemic optic neuropathy may seem like a complex term, but it describes a condition that poses a serious risk to vision by decreasing blood flow to the optic nerve. The optic nerve serves as a cable, transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain. When the circulation of blood, which…

  • Lower Extremity Swelling May Be Linked to Venous Insufficiency

    Lower Extremity Swelling May Be Linked to Venous Insufficiency

    The abnormal buildup of fluid in the body is called edema. Edema is commonly seen in the feet and ankles, because of the effect of gravity, swelling is particularly noticeable in these locations. Common causes of edema are prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, pregnancy, being overweight, and increase in age. Swelling in one of your legs…

  • Proper Foot Care Goes a Long Way for Diabetics

    Proper Foot Care Goes a Long Way for Diabetics

    More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10 to 15% of people with diabetes have leg and or foot ulcers. Simple things like managing your diabetes and performing daily foot care can help prevent ulcers, which can be difficult to treat and may eventually require amputation.  More than 80% of amputations begin with…

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