South Palm Beach Edition

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 September, to many, is about as good as it gets. Cooler temps, shorter days, and leaves changing colors all usher in the start of autumn. But before you grab your pumpkin spice latte and break out the rake from your shed, this month begins by paying tribute to the countless hard-working Americans punching in …

ACBC (complete blood count) is a common blood test that measures and evaluates the different types of cells in the blood. While it is often part of a routine health checkup, it is also one of the first tests commonly used to detect signs of many types of blood cancer. A CBC is usually done at a lab or hospital. …

Chronic low back pain is a condition that can significantly impact your quality of life, limiting activities and even interrupting sleep. Traditional treatments such as physical therapy, medications and surgery, often have limited success and may carry risks. In recent years, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a promising regenerative treatment for spinal pain. Understanding PRP Therapy PRP is …

Dental implants are a hot topic. By age 45 most of us are missing at least one tooth. If you need one or more dental implants, you know there is a lot of information to sift through. Looking online you might see offers, even bargains for dental implants. Don’t be fooled. Dental implants come with risk. To ensure your dental …

How can you plan for the inheritance of a disabled child in order to preserve their ability to receive government benefits? Do you have a disabled child who will be inheriting from your estate? Does this disabled child receive government benefits? Many families are not aware that once a disabled child (minor or adult), who is receiving government benefits, receives …

In an era where age-related lumbar spinal stenosis has reached epidemic proportions, a revolutionary treatment is offering hope to those suffering from this debilitating condition. J. A Costello, DC, DABCO is one of South Florida’s leading experts in laser therapy, is bringing this groundbreaking treatment directly to patients’ homes in Palm Beach County. Understanding the Epidemic of Spinal Stenosis As …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC It’s human nature to seek out the reasons why we feel anxious and depressed. Very often we look at external factors for the root cause; the economy, COVID, being unhappy in a job, unhappy with a living situation, or conflict with family or significant others tend to be our “go to”. We may also look at …

By David A. Goldman MD – Just because something is a common belief doesn’t make it true. A lot of things you have probably heard about your vision turn out to be false. Here are five common myths that have no basis in science. Sitting too close to the TV will ruin your eyes Your mom may have warned you …

It doesn’t take much effort to hear of all the turmoil going on in our nation and around the world. It’s quite frightening at times to think about where this all might end up. But if we’re honest with one another, we really shouldn’t be surprised. Conflict between people has existed since Cain and Abel – and it’s not getting …