Cosmetic surgery has been around for decades and is just as common as going to the dentist anymore. Cosmetic surgery patients are desiring a different appearance for their body. Sometimes, cosmetic surgery is used for changing the shape of the body such as a breast augmentation or a nose job. Sometimes surgery is the option when the patients want to restore their appearance...
Summertime is here, which means that you and your family will be outside and more active in the warm weather. Kids, especially, will test their limits and some will end up with fractures, or broken bones. From the playground to riding a bike to jumping rope, broken bones can happen with any physical activity. Most fractures occur to either the legs or arms. Children’s bones...
In our society, having lustrous, thick hair is a sign of youth and virility. As we age, our hair can become thinner. Hair loss can affect the individual’s overall sense of self-esteem due to the pressure in our society to look youthful. Hair transplants can help someone in their confidence about their appearance. Men, especially, are prone to hair loss as they age. Some...
Within the last decade, the term hospitalist has become a common term in the field of medicine, but not many people know what it means. A hospitalist is a physician that practices in hospital medicine. Normally, they are not specialists in a specific field of medicine. Most have family medicine and general internal medicine education and training. They focus on general...
The sun in southwest Florida is intense most of the year, but especially during the summer months. It is imperative that you take the proper precautions in order to prevent sun damage to your skin. Damage to your skin causes aging and can lead to skin cancer. The great part is that it is preventable. Here are some tips for the coming summer months: Using sunscreen with at...
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