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An estimated 2.7–6.1 million people in the United States have Atrial Fibrillation (often called AFib or AF). With the aging of the U.S. population, this number is expected to increase. Afib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. During AFib, the normal beating in the upper chambers of the heart (the two atria) is irregular, and blood doesn’t flow …

Brent Myers Have you noticed that Summer has arrived? If you haven’t, just wait, you will. This is how I can usually tell that our wonderful south Florida Summer has come: when I bathe, get dressed, walk outside the house thirty feet to my car and when I get in – I feel like someone has rubbed a glazed doughnut …

It is interesting to watch technology as it continues to evolve. Many of my patients are up to date with what is trending in aesthetic technology. There is a new exciting technology that melts and tightens skin simultaneous without downtime. CoolSculpting® has been a good fat reduction treatment for many of my patients. It is a way to non-invasively destroy …

Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, which is made up of the iris, ciliary body and choroid. Together, these form the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera (white of the eye). The eye is shaped like a tennis ball, with three different layers of tissue surrounding the central gel-filled cavity, which is called the vitreous. …

By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. – It is astounding how many individuals live their lives with one or more missing teeth.  When asked why they have not replaced their teeth, common answers include fear, cost, embarrassment and pain.  What they may not realize is that living without a proper compliment of teeth often leads to malnutrition, excess chewing …

By: Dana Luzon, Au.D., FAAA. Board-Certified Doctor of Audiology From surfing, boating, and swimming to kiteboarding, kayaking, and fishing, summer marks the sweet spot for water sports, pool parties, and time at the beach. Your hearing aids help you make the most of the season – enjoying adventures and making memories – so it’s important to protect them harmful elements …

Many of us look in the mirror and notice that around some or all of our teeth the gums are disappearing. In many cases, the teeth involved are sensitive to hot or cold and often the appearance of the teeth is longer than what we would like. The questions we are most often asked related to this issue are: “Does …

By Janet Robbins and Bella Giavanna It’s true what they say. Beauty begins on the inside. What you consume affects your body and your skin. So as we enter the summer months, consider these tips and creative ideas to make for a healthier you. Stay Hydrated Beyond Just Water Summer outdoor activities and events combined with the heat calls for …

By Dr. Laszlo Mate The MINDSET study is a phase 3 clinical research study evaluating a new investigational treatment for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. This study drug, known as RVT-101, is being studied as an add-on therapy to donepezil (sometimes known as Aricept®), the most widely used medicine to treat Alzheimer’s disease today. In a previous 684-patient clinical study, the combination …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. Odds are, your grandpa experienced it, probably your dad too. Is any man truly safe from hair loss? For most men, hair loss seems unavoidable. If you look down the street, it is hard to find a man older than 40 who isn’t experiencing some degree of hair loss or thinning. If you look at …