North Palm Beach Edition

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – The retina—the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye—is nourished by the flow of blood, which provides nutrients and oxygen that nerve cells need. When there is a blockage in the veins into the retina, retinal vein occlusion may occur. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is a blockage of …

By Barry N. Chase, DDS, PC, D. ABDSM, D. ACSDD – Q: My skin is starting to sag a bit. Is there anything I can do to prolong this so that I don’t have to consider getting a full-blown facelift now? My 91 year old mom recently said, “I looked into the mirror the other day and I noticed a …

Over the years, brides-to-be have taken drastic measures to lose weight ahead of the Big Day: drinking a concoction of lemon juice, water, syrup, and cayenne pepper, wiring their mouths shut, and even dieting with the use of feeding tubes.  Don’t get me wrong what you put into your body is vitally important to your health and weight, but creating …

By Alan Feldman, MD, FACE – You probably have heard that there is an epidemic of diabetes throughout the world, including the USA. This is related to the increased prevalence of obesity, as weight is a major risk factor for the development of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, however, develops gradually over years. The initial problem is that of “insulin resistance”, …

By Dr. James McErlain, D.C. – If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from lower back pain you are familiar with the traditionally prescribed course of treatment: refrain from physical activity, take prescribed pain medication and muscle relaxers, and seek the treatment of a physical therapist. If these steps were not effective spinal surgery was the only …

Submitted by: Dana Luzon, Au.D. CCC-A, FAAA – While Apple has successfully integrated its devices into many aspects of contemporary life, the company’s latest release is sure to have hearing aid users thinking differently: an integration with new hearing aids specially designed for Apple’s iOS mobile systems. “Getting hearing aids properly fit and matched to somebody’s hearing loss is one …

Are you thinking of purchasing a Variable Annuity or do you already own one?  I would encourage you to do some homework before purchasing one, and if you already own one please have it reviewed and make sure you understand all the moving parts.  Why?  Annuities have high, on-going fees compared to traditional investments.  With a variable annuity you have …

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What if you could save thousands or even $10,000 on a medical procedure while enjoying a trip to a beautiful tropical paradise? The fact is, you can and many Americans do just that. According to the Medical Tourism Association (www.medicaltourismassociation.com), one million-plus Americans visit international destinations every year to have medical procedures including bariatric surgery, hip and knee replacements, cosmetic …

By Suheil Khuri M.D. – IV. Health Consequences of Obesity: Obese individuals are at a much higher risk of developing many diseases and health issues that can affect their lives negatively. In 57 studies in 4 continents mortality was noted to begin to increase modestly with a BMI > 25. With a BMI of 30 or above mortality rates increase …