South Palm Beach Edition

Persistent pain and decreased function can feel like a lifelong sentence. A growing number of people are finding relief and renewed quality of life through advanced, non-surgical outpatient treatments and regenerative medicine as we all provide, at the Interventional Pain & Wellness Center. Platelet-Rich Plasma, also called PRP, therapy, takes advantage of our body’s natural healing properties to repair damaged …

How does cancer start? There are several leading theories that explain different ways that cancer may develop. Among them are the Somatic Mutation Theory (SMT) — that cancer arises from a buildup of changes in a single cell, caused by such factors as genetics, aging or exposure to harmful chemicals. The Tissue Organization Field Theory (TOFT) suggests that cancer is …

Getting a baseline hearing test may not always rank at the top of your to-do list, but it offers you the opportunity to take control of your hearing. A baseline hearing test (audiogram) is designed to provide a reference point for future hearing tests. This essential test will be what all future tests can be compared — allowing your audiologist …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC Have you heard terms such as “biological clock” or “biorhythms”, or maybe you’ve heard stories of babies “getting night and fay mixed up”? These are a few examples of a biological phenomenon called Circadian Rhythm, but what exactly is it and how does it affect me? Your Circadian Rhythm is the pattern your body follows based …

THE TubcuT® adds convenience and protection for all ages When was the last time you faced the need for a home project that you knew would absolutely solve your problem and also go easy on your wallet? For most homeowners, there’s usually an endless list of modifications and renovations that we need to make as both we and our homes …

Brent Myers You’re reading a health and wellness magazine and you’re thinking: that guy can’t spell. But the truth is that you read it correctly: I have a wait problem: I don’t like to wait. But who does? Think about it… do you like to wait? Do you love sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office? Do you …

By David A. Goldman MD – Throughout my career I have seen patients come to me for second opinions, and I have also had patients ask me if I would ‘mind’ if they saw another specialist for a second opinion. For the patient, seeking a second opinion is a difficult thing to do. To begin, he or she may not …

Restore Growth with the Season at Bauman Medical by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Now that the snowbirds soon begin to flock back up north, we can finally start to see a return to our warm spring days in South Florida. With the change in seasons imminent, I know myself and others are looking forward to springing into longer days. …

The American Cancer Society’s recently released annual report of cancer trends provides a deep dive into cancer incidence, death rates and survival. The publication is a go-to resource and forms the basis for vital, ongoing research into the causes and risk factors of cancer as well as transformational treatment discoveries. Report Summary According to the report, just over 2 million …

The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund will present the 27th annual Honor Your Doctor luncheon on Tuesday, April 29 at Boca West Country Club. The Fund is the foundation arm of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. The organization honors healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and caretakers in all related fields at the event with net proceeds providing scholarships …