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By Paul Echavarria Everything you need to know: Accessible Bathtubs vs Accessible Showers People with mobility issues must have an accessible bathtub or shower to use at their homes. Accessible bathtubs and showers are each designed to accommodate people who have mobility impairments or other disabilities but there are differences between the two. In this article, you will learn about …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Before and 12 months after PRP by Dr. Alan Bauman While laughter is often lauded as the best medicine, it can sometimes be hard to let out a chuckle when the world feels like a whirlwind. Hectic commutes, long days at the office, and family drama can all bring on stress with ease. And …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors living on their own or with limited supervision. Some of the biggest hurdles for seniors are tripping, slips and falls, slippery bathtubs, …

Smoking, excess body weight and alcohol consumption are the leading risk factors for cancer—and the most preventable, according to the American Cancer Society. While this information is well known to health care professionals, the U.S. Surgeon General recently recommended that warning labels be placed on alcohol products to help make more Americans aware of the relationship between alcohol consumption and …