North Palm Beach Edition

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, we’re getting closer to the spookiest time of year. While the month of October is known for scary costumes and horror movies, there’s nothing more terrifying than these two words: hair loss. The scariest thing about hair loss is that it’s based in reality — …

Any cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but breast cancer can be especially unsettling. The good news is that advances in early detection and treatment are changing the outlook for many people with the disease. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, other than skin cancers. …

If you have been on social media at all this past summer, you have probably seen announcements from the major hearing aid companies that new technology has been released. People have been asking about the “new AI hearing aids.” I want to clarify that all digital hearing aids for the past 25 years have been using AI. Basically, when hearing …

When it comes to healthcare, veterans deserve the best care possible. For veterans seeking in-home healthcare services, there is a valuable resource available to them through the Trusted Homecare Agency. This trusted organization specializes in providing free home healthcare options to veterans, offering a range of services that cater to their unique needs. Did you know there is a program …

A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look at them? Or do they think so little of themselves …

By David A. Goldman MD – Dry eye is believed to be one of the most common ocular conditions in the United States. More common in women, one study estimated the prevalence of dry eye in women ≥ 50 years old was 7.8% or 3.23 million women in the US.  Called keratoconjunctivitissicca, the underlying pathology is a decreased production of …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the dog days of summer come to an end, out come the backpacks and notebooks — back-to-school season is in full effect. But just because you may not have a summer break anymore, that doesn’t mean you still can’t learn. I may not be a teacher, but my team and I here at …

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect because symptoms are often vague and may not appear until the disease has progressed. Understanding the signs, symptoms and risk factors can help individuals recognize when it may be time to speak with a healthcare provider. Understanding the Pancreas The pancreas is a gland located deep within the abdomen that helps regulate blood …

Many modern electronic devices these days come equipped with Bluetooth technology. This feature lets you stream audio between various devices, such as from a TV to your headphones, or from your phone to your car speakers. Bluetooth connection to Apple iPhone® devices and other smartphones is available in hearing aids from every major hearing aid manufacturer. When you pair the …

If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, you’re not alone. Nearly 80 percent of us have periodontal disease in our lifetime. Sometimes surgery is recommended to save teeth and restore oral health. Now, there’s an easier option. Introducing LANAP For decades patients with periodontal disease endured gum pocket reduction surgery. While results are typically good with this surgery, it …