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The Worst Types of Wounds
As a wound care physician at South Seminole Hospital, I treat all kinds of patients who need different types of care. Wounds, which occur due to pressure injury, infection, a cut or direct impact, come in all shapes, sizes and levels of severity. We’ve treated surgical wounds and traumatic wounds caused by a fall or contusion which lead to a large hematoma (when blood collects outside the blood vessels and leaks into the tissues. Other group of severe wounds are those caused by an inflammatory process in patients with autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. However, the most severe wounds we treat often involve infected ischemic diabetic foot ulcers and stage 4 pressure ulcers, which are also called bedsores. They are the hardest to treat and the ones that also bring the biggest consequences and complications to patients.
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Are All Carbs Created Equal?
This blog is written in conjunction with Wyndham Bonett and Lee Weber, FSU medical students.
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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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What You Need to Know about the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated blood pressure guidelines, a change that means more Americans will now be classified as having high blood pressure.
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CDC: Obesity is Associated with 13 Different Types of Cancer
About 33 percent of American adults are obese. It’s been well documented that obesity increases your risk for various chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and even cancer.
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Orlando Health Offers New Weight Loss Surgery
Every year, many Americans who are overweight or obese try to lose weight through diet and exercise. However, sometimes it’s not possible to lose a significant amount of weight through these methods alone.
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A Different Way to Think About Weight Loss
Another New Year, another resolution. And sadly, for most people they don’t work, especially when the resolution focuses on losing weight, which according to a recent survey, accounts for over 20 percent of all New Year’s resolutions. And the success rate of New Year’s resolutions? Only about 9 percent say they have made and successfully kept them.
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Do Weight Loss Clinics Work?
Two out of every three adults in America are either overweight or obese, but weight loss clinics may help some people get to and maintain a healthy weight long term. There are weight loss clinics and programs all over the country, and while many are credible, it’s important to do your research if you’re considering this option.
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The 5Ws of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a condition characterized by memory loss, communication and cognitive issues.
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Overwhelmed by Thanksgiving Leftovers? Here’s How to Stay Healthy After the Holiday
Did you know the average person gains one to two pounds during the holidays?
