Hyperbaric therapy helps heal chronic wounds
A wound-care center may look like a regular clinic on the outside, but it has a very specific purpose. It’s a place where people come to heal.
“A wound-care center is a place where we evaluate and provide treatment for individuals that have both acute and new or old chronic wounds,” says Dr. Robert Casola, a wound care surgeon. Full Story
Pain and infertility defeated
After nearly two years of trying to get pregnant, a diagnosis of endometriosis brought hope to Jennifer and Joseph Ariola of Fort Myers. After meeting with Dr. Craig R. Sweet, a reproductive endocrinologist and medical director of Specialists in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, the couple learned that Ms. Ariola was among the 30 to 40 percent of infertile women who have endometriosis. Full Story
Doctor explains the good news about bad joints
Joint and bone pain is a popular subject in Southwest Florida, which is not surprising considering the amount of physical activities residents and visitors can enjoy. Whether you swing a club or racquet, prefer swimming pools or swamp walks, chances are you or someone you know has felt the pain of joint discomfort. Full Story
Seminars focus on anterior approach to hip replacement
To provide more information and answer questions about treatment options for severe hip pain, including the anterior approach to hip replacement, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Peter Curcione will host free educational seminars on Wednesday, March 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full Story
HOLISTIC HEALTH NOTEBOOK
A little cleaning is in order
I think spring has finally come. At least the sun is shining and it almost feels warm. This has been a real winter, unlike the pseudo-winters we usually experience (“Oh, it’s January so it must be winter…”) I actually had to wear a coat while walking my dog in the early mornings, and felt fairly put-upon for having to do so. Full Story
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