North Palm Beach Edition

One of the conversations we have in the office is about how to pay for hearing aids. This is a bit of a loaded question so let’s look at how we approach this topic in our office. Now that some Medicare Advantage plans offer some coverage for hearing aids, we will always ask you if you want us to check …

Brent Myers Spring ushers in a new season. It signals the end of “winter” and the beginning of something new. Spring brings new flowers, warmer temperatures, greener grass, and another baseball season. Spring also brings another ritual for many people: cleaning. Yep – good ol’ fashioned spring cleaning. “Out with the old and in with the new.” Perhaps this annual …

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 …

By David A. Goldman MD – With every year, advances are made in ophthalmic surgery. While some are relatively insignificant, others can change the entire way we think about surgery. With cataract surgery, the latest development is the use of femtosecond laser to assist with the surgery. While this is a very exciting development for the field, the exact details …

For today’s seniors, the desire to stay at home is strong. In fact, the modern elderly population is much different from its past counterparts. Almost 90% of people over 65 want to live in their home and community as long as possible, according to a report by the AARP Public Policy Institute and the National Conference of State Legislatures. A …

Fall in Love Again with Bauman Medical’s Help by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Want to give your hair some love this month? Consider breaking up with… Combovers (unless you’re a gangster) Baseball caps (when you’re not at a baseball game) Over-the-counter topicals (with a side of towel) Hair growth supplements (one more thing to remember) Shaving your head (unless …

National Caregivers Day is recognized on the third Friday of February each year. It serves as a reminder to express appreciation to the caregivers in our and others’ lives. The Cambridge Dictionary defines a caregiver as someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, ill or disabled. Caregivers are all around us. There are two main types …

By David A. Goldman, M.D. CentraSight is the first treatment program to use a tiny telescope that is implanted inside the eye … Smaller than a pea, the telescope implant uses micro-optical technology to magnify objects that would normally be seen in one’s ‘straight ahead’ vision.” Imagine the heartbreak for someone who gradually loses the ability to see her grandchildren, …

In 1967 the Beatles released a song titled “All We Need Is Love” which sat atop Billboard’s charts for eleven consecutive weeks. Their manager at the time stated, “… they really wanted to give the world a message… it is a clear message saying that love is everything.” In fact, the simple chorus repeats the words: “all you need is …

Did you know that the yearly calendar we use today first came into use in the late 1500s? For centuries now, people have relied on calendars to structure their lives. These vital tools help us prioritize our time, stay productive and keep us on task. Whether you prefer digital or paper formats, as you turn the page on your 2024 …