Are you ready to achieve optimal health and finally shed that extra weight or reverse the pre-existing conditions that are so dangerous to your health? Don’t wait any longer. Our Lifestyle Modification Program starts on February 24th! With the Lifestyle Modification program, our team of physicians and registered dietitians are committed to helping you achieve … Continued
As we start the first week of the new year, many of us are thinking about a New Year’s resolution. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, exercise more and be healthy. Bones and joints appreciate weight loss, because for every pound you lose, pressure is taken off of your … Continued
As large scale clinical trials take place globally in the pursuit of a COVID-19 vaccine, communities are doing what they can to reduce the spread. However, a safe and effective vaccine is critical in reaching the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and finding a path back to normalcy. As we await a vaccine, let’s explore … Continued
Now that multiple vaccines are rushing toward production, it’s psychologically safe to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel and ask some questions about when and how a vaccine might come your way. Here, we’ll try to answer a few vaccine-related questions you may be having: WHO GETS THE VACCINE FIRST? Not … Continued
As we continue navigating through the coronavirus pandemic together, we want you to know the steps we’re taking to provide you with world class care – all while keeping our patients, our caregivers, and our community safe. We can assure you that The Medical Group of South Florida is among the safest places in healthcare … Continued
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Finding a breast cancer tumor early can often lead to better outcomes, since it is easier for oncologists to treat the disease before it has spread. Cancer affects everyone differently. Some people may experience a wide variety of symptoms, while others may have none at all. … Continued
Every year as fall approaches, doctors, health care providers, and public health experts begin reminding everyone that it’s critical to get the flu shot. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important than ever before. To start, if you become infected with COVID-19, getting the influenza virus as well can make a difficult … Continued
Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a medical condition that inhibits normal digestion by interfering with movement of food through the stomach and into the small intestine. The specific cause is unknown, but the disorder commonly occurs as a complication of diabetes as well as some surgeries. August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, a … Continued
Bone density tests measure the strength of your bones. They help determine your risk for sustaining a bone fracture. Let’s consider when you might need a bone density test and when you don’t. Bone is a highly dynamic tissue that is constantly undergoing remodeling with bone resorption and bone formation occurring simultaneously. Peak bone mass … Continued
While Lung Cancer annually affects over 210,000 Americans and is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths, it is treatable if caught early. According to the American Lung Association, the probability of surviving 5 years or more improves by 56% when lung cancer is caught before it spreads. At The Medical Group of South Florida, … Continued
