IN MY FIRST column for Central Florida Health News, I wanted to get down to the heart of the matter on a topic that’s often left unaddressed for men: erectile dysfunction (ED). You may be asking yourself why a cardiology specialist would want to talk about this problem.
The Heart of the Matter: The little-known fact of high blood pressure Read More »
IN THIS EDITION of Central Florida Doctor magazine, we’re focusing on several topics that affect the financial aspects of the healthcare industry, both on the patient’s side of receiving care and the physician’s side of giving it.
PCMA President’s Column: A few recommendations Read More »
ON APRIL 6-9, physicians, industry experts, U.S. legislative officials, as well as scientists and researchers, converged on Atlanta, Georgia, for the fourth annual National Rx Drug Abuse Summit. The schedule over the four-day event included educational presentations, workshops, forums, an exhibitor hall, and more.
Publisher’s Note: Resources from the recent National Rx Drug Abuse Summit Read More »
What physicians and medical staff need to know about dependency and indemnity compensation MEMORIAL DAY is a time to remember and honor those in our military service who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we all enjoy today. These brave men and women have served our great nation with honor and distinction. After
Ensuring our veterans’ surviving families get the health benefits they deserve Read More »
WHEN OTOLARYNGOLOGIST Dr. Mike Stuart considers his life and practice, the term “family” comes to mind, especially since he joined The Barranco Clinic this past fall, a leading group of specialists treating ear, nose, throat and neck diseases and conditions in Polk County. Born and raised in London, England, he came to the U.S. in
Medical Memoirs: Dr. Mike Stuart’s practice joins a new family at The Barranco Clinic Read More »
“I GIVE UP ON DIETS — they don’t work …” It’s a familiar refrain in America. Dr. Joel Fuhrman in his new book, The End of Dieting, explains, “If you eat American food, you will inevitably develop the diseases common in America, will become overweight, and you will eventually develop high blood pressure and high
Chat and Chew: The end of dieting and the beginning of a healthier year Read More »
| How lifestyle changes through medically supervised programs can benefit your waistline and your overall health | AFTER THE INDULGENCES of holiday parties and family gatherings, weight loss may top your list of New Year’s resolutions. As we embrace a new year and new goals, few people engage their doctor during their weight loss journey.
Your allies on the road to weight loss Read More »
In this edition of Central Florida Health News, we talk about how your new year’s resolution to lose weight can benefit from having medical supervision … but why? My answer for you is very simple: Because we all need to be held accountable.
Editor’s Dose: Accountability is another ally with weight-loss goal Read More »
Over six million Americans abuse prescription opioids, stimulants, or sedatives, and more men and women now die from prescription drug overdoses than die from all other drug or alcohol overdoses. This epidemic is often attributed to the skyrocketing numbers of prescriptions being written for these medications, which not only puts more of them directly in
How physicians can prevent prescription drug abuse through education Read More »
