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By David A. Goldman MD Apterygium is a fibrovascular growth that typically starts from the conjunctiva (skin of the eyeball) on the nasal side and grows onto the cornea. These are almost always the result of longtime sun exposure; thus, they are very common here in southern Florida. During my residency in Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, there was literally …

Have you ever wondered “what’s going on in her brain” about your 6 year old? Or “what in the world makes him act that way” about your husband? Or have you ever been around someone and struggled to figure out why they say the things that they say? Psychological theorists such as Albert Ellis have taught us that how we …

Happy Hair Days! I know Andy Williams said, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” to describe the month of December. And while I would agree with him for the most part, that sentiment doesn’t ring true in the realm of hair care. While South Florida doesn’t have to worry too much about that, the drop in temperatures up …

At 55, Mr. Bushey was forced to put his shipping career on hold when debilitating spinal pain became too much to bear. After years of traditional treatments, surgeries, and frustration, Michael found relief in an unlikely place—South Florida. It was here that Dr. Joseph A. Costello introduced him to the Stealth Laser, a groundbreaking technology designed to treat chronic pain …

Make the Pilgrimage Down  to Bauman Medical This November With all of the Christmas decorations already on display at the store, we tend to neglect the season of thanks. While gift-giving is right around the corner, let’s slow it down a bit and celebrate Thanksgiving the Bauman Medical way – by giving thanks to the state-of-the-art hair restoration treatments and …

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather with loved ones, express gratitude and enjoy a festive meal. This year, November 28 is also designated as National Family Health History Day. The U.S. surgeon general encourages families to take advantage of this time together to talk about health issues that may run in the family. Knowing one’s family medical history can …

IS IT BIOFEEDBACK? Biofeedback is a very broad term that is used to describe a technique that allows you to learn information about your body. With Neurofeedback, we zero in on the neuron firing in the brain. So, Neurofeedback is a technique that allows you to learn information about your brain. Or more specifically, the neuron patterns in your brain. …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC Concussions are getting more and more attention these days and as the focus on NFL football players experiencing residual effects of concussions many years later is making headlines, youth sports officials are taking action. More knowledge is being given to referees and parents about the risk and symptoms and more physicians and ER’s are screening and …

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 each year. The day aims to educate, reduce stigma and advocate for better mental health services and policies worldwide. The topic of mental health is of critical importance for the more than 18 million Americans with cancer and their loved ones. Support for psychological, mental and emotional health during and beyond …

By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS It’s time to gather around the campfire and huddle close for a scary Halloween story sure to fill you with fear. This tale doesn’t feature ghosts, ghouls, goblins, or any masked murders on the prowl. No, this story has a much more frightening villain – hair loss – one that you may already be …