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Keeping Bones Strong as We Age
From the time we are born, our bone tissue is continually being replaced through a process called bone remodeling. In our mid-20s, we reach peak bone mass, which stays fairly stable until we hit our 40s. At that point, bone cells start to die faster than replacement cells can be produced.
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New NIH-Funded Initiative Will Help ORMC Advance Emergency Medicine Research
Trauma is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 to 46, and on average there are about 141 million visits to the emergency room, 40 million of which are injury-related.
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Treating Athletes with Lower Back Pain
This blog was written in conjunction with Harrison Youmans, MD.
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Barbara Bush’s Final Decision Highlights Comfort and Palliative Care Options
At 92, Former First Lady Barbara Bush had been in failing health for several years, challenged by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure. This past Sunday, a spokesman announced that Mrs. Bush had decided she had received enough medical interventions to extend her life. Instead, she wanted to focus her last days on spending time with family and receiving comfort care. Mrs. Bush died April 17, at her home in Houston, with her family around her.
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What You Should Know About Hospice Care
In anticipation of the opening of the new Orlando Health Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in conjunction with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, this blog was written in partnership with Michael Shapiro, MD, HMDC, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
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Cancer Rates are Rising Worldwide
A new report from the Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration published in JAMA Oncology indicates cancer rates have risen 33 percent worldwide in the last 10 years. Last year, there were an estimated 17.5 million cancer cases and 8.7 million deaths globally, the study found.
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How Old is Too Old for Cancer Treatment?
People 65 and older are the fastest growing population in the U.S. According to the Administration on Aging, the percentage of Americans in this age group is expected to rise from 14.1 percent of the U.S. population to 21.7 percent by 2040.
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Why Avoiding the Doctor is Men’s #1 Health Problem
From June 9 to 18, Dr. Parekattil and I drove across the country in an electric Tesla for the third annual Drive for Men’s Health, a 10-day, 6,000-mile, coast-to-coast journey that took us from Orlando to Atlanta, Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. As we made these stops, we’ve engaged many men in face-to-face conversations about their health and what they can do to improve it. We also used social media throughout our road trip to engage our followers in much-needed conversation about men’s health issues. This year, we reached over 300 million people with our online and offline efforts, getting men to #dropyourexcuse!
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American Cancer Society Issues New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors
About 12 percent of women will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to advancements in treatment, many of them will survive
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When To Say Yes to Weight-Loss Surgery
You’ve dieted. You’ve exercised. You’ve made New Year’s resolutions, joined online support groups or followed weight-loss apps — yet you’re still overweight or obese. Is it time for bariatric surgery?
