South Palm Beach Edition

By Dr. Alan J. Bauman What do Super Bowl winners Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu, World Series winner Alex Rodriguez, tennis champion Rafael Nadal, basketball’s Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian all have in common? Well, the answer is that they have all reportedly used their own blood as a cutting-edge non-surgical regenerative medical treatment.  Studied in …

Are you prepared for an unexpected emergency? Is your loved one? What will you do if you are alone and you fall, get hurt, or need emergency help? Founded in 2003 by Stephen Palermo, LifeCall is family-owned and operated. A former resident of Rochester, NY, Stephen relocated to Palm Beach County nearly two decades ago. Using the knowledge he gained …

A subject like erectile dysfunction is bound to be surrounded with as much legend as fact when it comes to causes and treatments. Check out these six common myths about ED and the facts to dispel the rumors. Erectile Dysfunction and Age Myth: ED is just a normal part of growing older and men just have to learn to live …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) are new blood vessels that grow beneath the retina and disrupt vision. These blood vessels grow in an area called the choroid, the area between the retina and the sclera (the white part of your eye). The choroid supplies oxygen and nutrients to the eye. CNVM occur when new …

The Lymphatic System is a complex network composed of lymphoid organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts and lymph vessels that transport fluid (lymph fluid), plasma rich protein and toxins from the body tissues to the circulatory system. The lymphatic system is an important part of the immune system. The lymph nodes act as filters that collect bacteria and viruses which are …

By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. Surgical scars can leave a lasting impression, whether you’ve had a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, hip surgery, any other surgery or even acne scarring. Scars can be a constant reminder of a part of your life that keeps resurfacing every time you look in the mirror. There are many different types of scars including hypertrophic, keloid, …

World-Class Car and Dealer and Premier Delray Beach Resort Added to Growing Sponsor List Delray Beach, FL: WellFest™ Delray 2015 (www.WellFestUSA.com) is pleased to announce two important additions to its Sponsorship line-up for its weekend, March 7-8 event. JM LEXUS, “the #1 Volume Lexus Dealer Since 1992” will be a Marquee (Overall Event) Sponsor, showcasing their latest “Green” cars, while …

By Sarah Crane Not many people wake up in the morning wondering how they are going to heal a skin graft or flap, especially once it has medically failed. Traditional wound care treatment would suggest replacing the graft (a sort of second attempt), hoping that, this go around, it doesn’t fail. After all, our typical response if something doesn’t work …

By: Karina P. Gonzalez, Florida Healthcare Law Firm Medical necessity is the driving force for the payment of any service, but is especially worth noting when discussing laboratory testing. Standing Orders for urine drug testing in residential treatment settings are not prohibited, per se, but this practice must be built upon detailed policies and procedures that are precisely followed and …

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a very personal issue with me because I am a 7-year survivor of breast cancer. October is also the month of my cancer diagnosis.  Every anniversary of my diagnosis is a reason to celebrate. Each year that I am able to walk in the Survivors’ Walk at Relay for Life is …