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  • Exploring Breast Reconstruction Options After a Mastectomy

    A key part of breast cancer treatment is deciding what to do after surgery. Not everyone chooses to have breast reconstruction. But for those who do, there are several options available – with results that continue to improve thanks to advances in reconstructive surgery.

  • King Charles Has Enlarged Prostate: What Is it and How Is it Treated?

    If you’re an older man, you’ve probably experienced it. You're engrossed in a movie when suddenly, you feel that pressure in your bladder. The urge to urinate interrupts, sometimes yielding little relief, sometimes requiring effort. This can even disrupt your sleep.

  • Pneumonia: What You Should Know

    The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the deadly potential of pneumonia, with virus-related infections wreaking havoc on the lungs of some patients. But even without COVID-19 in the picture, watching a loved one deal with coughing, wheezing and labored breathing can be a frightening experience. The worrying symptoms can linger even after treatment is complete. 

  • When Are Blood Clots Dangerous? How To Spot Signs

    Blood clots, which form to stop blood loss, typically are nothing to worry about. But that’s not always the case. When clots form abnormally, they can cause major health problems -- and even death -- if not caught early. 

  • You're pregnant! Now what?

    Becoming pregnant is an important time in a woman’s life. Virtually all components of her life will be affected and she will have many changes that will require planning and adjustments. A caring and committed healthcare team can help the pregnant woman with many of the challenges she may face.

  • When Your Baby Just Won’t Stop Crying: Could It Be Colic?

    No matter what you do, your baby just keeps crying and crying, and you don’t know what to do. As a pediatrician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and a mother with my own personal experience, I can relate to this stressful and overwhelming situation. We expect babies to cry and show some fussiness, but around 5 percent to 25 percent of newborns cry a whole lot more than others, which can be very challenging for us parents to handle.

  • Should Pregnant Women Get a Flu Shot?

    As flu season approaches, you’ve likely seen and heard a lot of encouragement to get your flu shot and for a very good reason. Getting vaccinated is one way you can help protect yourself, your family and those around you. Influenza vaccines are available at your doctor’s office, and some workplaces even provide them.