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Post-Menopausal Syndrome—Could You Have It?

You’re probably familiar with Premenstrual syndrome. Ninety percent of women say they get the symptoms of bloating, headaches and moodiness a week before their period. But did you know that women can get very similar symptoms toward the end of their period? Post-menopausal syndrome can affect women at the end of their cycle, causing emotional and physical discomfort as well.

New Blood Cancer Drug May Benefit Patients Who Don’t Respond to Chemotherapy

From immunotherapy and surgery to chemotherapy, we’ve made several advancements in cancer treatment.

Experiencing Chronic Pain? Your Diet May Be To Blame

Eating a high-fat diet doesn’t just pack on the pounds. It also increases your risk of chronic pain.

It's All in the Wrist: Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you’re among the 4 million to 10 million Americans affected with carpal tunnel syndrome, you know how painful this condition can be. But it can be treated — often without surgery. Knowing the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, along with your treatment options, may help you manage this common condition. 

Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

How To Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes tingling and numbness in your hands, is one of the most common hand disorders, often affecting people who do repetitive motions with their hands and wrists.

When Your Child Hurts: What Is Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome?

Before you chalk up your teen’s vague complaints of pain to an attempt to stay home from school, consider this: As many as 40 percent of children suffer from chronic pain and 7.5 percent have amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS). Cases of AMPS are on the rise, thanks to the pandemic that has left kids more depressed, isolated and sedentary.

What Necessary Surgeries Mean to Patients and Physicians

In early March, McKaylee Prochazka of Lake Nona had emergency surgery for kidney stones and a stent was inserted to drain any pieces that remained. Soon after surgery, the Orange County school teacher developed a urinary tract infection.

A Legacy of Trust: Mary Rogers, MSN/Ed, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health

How Mary Rogers found her way into nursing would likely surprise many young people today. The youngest of five siblings, Mary was destined at a young age to become a nurse. Her father had strong ideas about what his children should pursue for their careers — and for Mary, that meant she was to become a nurse. 

An interview with the most influential person that shaped my experience at Winnie Palmer Hospital: My labor nurse

Winnie Palmer Hospital is a special place to me because it is where both of my children were born. In December of 2009, my husband and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Although it took me nearly four years to convince myself to go through it all again, we welcomed a sweet little boy this past August.