Whiplash is one of the most common injuries in automobile crashes. It occurs upon impact where the body and the car suddenly stop or are pushed in an opposing direction which causes a rapid acceleration of the head and neck to be propelled forward and then back within an instant. Not only can the soft tissue in the neck be damaged, the bones may potentially sustain injury as...
Arthritis develops when cartilage (our inner shock absorber) that normally cushions bone wears away, partially or completely, from years of use, over use or from injury. With no cushioning to protect the joint, it swells and becomes hard to move. Swelling occurs because your body releases fluid to take the place of the cartilage you’ve lost. Arthritis is a tricky...
Here in Florida, because of our wonderful weather and welcoming social climate, we have become a destination hot spot for senior retirees. Because of this we have also attracted some of the worlds most gifted and caring Geriatricians. What’s the difference between a General Practitioner and a Geriatrician? Because of the vast nature of the human body, doctors...
Mammograms are currently the industry standard test for breast cancer. A mammogram is an x-ray that allows a specialist to examine the breast tissue for any suspicious areas. The breast is exposed to a dose of iodizing radiation that produces an image of the breast tissue. There are two issues with this. First, you are exposing your body to radiation needlessly. Exposure to...
Pediatricians are specially trained to attend to the medical and health needs of children from infancy through their teenage years. Because children in general depend on their family for support and nourishment (both physical and intellectual), pediatricians do not only focus on the health of the children alone, but on the family overall, in order to provide a nurturing...
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