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New Treatment Offers Hope for Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that restricts blood flow to a person’s limbs, most commonly the legs. Caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries, PAD affects between 8 to 12 million Americans.

Telemedicine in Critical Care: the Doctor is Always In

More than half of all U.S. hospitals use some form of telemedicine, according to the American Telemedicine Association, with each specialty applying its benefits in their own way. The development of Tele-ICUs has been an especially important innovation in critical care, as it helps us address the shortage of intensivists (doctors who work in the ICU) nationwide. While telemedicine isn’t meant to replace bedside doctors, it does help fill the gap at facilities that cannot support a doctor or intensivist during certain times of the day. Instead of one intensivist at one critical care facility, telemedicine allows one physician to work across multiple facilities, using secure telecommunication technologies and mobile robots to remotely deliver health care. The physician works with the care team at the hospital to ensure patients receive the best of care, using one of two models for a Tele-ICU.

Two Models of Telemedicine

Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery has helped more than 220,000 people across the country lose weight and improve their health.

Why You May Not Need Surgery for Appendicitis

Every year, more than 300,000 Americans get an emergency appendectomy for appendicitis. Appendicitis occurs when inflammation occurs in the appendix—a small, worm-like structure attached to the right side of the colon. Appendicitis can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal swelling and pain. Surgery is currently the primary treatment for most cases of appendicitis.

What We Can Learn from President George H.W. Bush's Recent Fall

Former President George H.W. Bush went skydiving on his 90th birthday. It’s an impressive accomplishment for anyone, but especially for a nonagenarian who relies on a wheelchair.

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.

Simple Tips to Protect Your Skin This Winter

We're fortunate to live in a subtropical climate, making our friends and loved ones to the north jealous of our mild, sun-drenched winters. But all this sun carries with it skin care problems that are somewhat unique to Florida.

Sticking to Your Diet In The New Year

Did you know that just 8 percent of people stick to their New Year’s resolutions? That number is startling because it means that 92 percent of us fail every year to keep a promise we’ve made to ourselves.

New Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedure Approved by the FDA

More than 15 million people in the U.S. are morbidly obese, according to the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons.

RSV in Kids Is Rising. Here’s What You Should Know

A common but sometimes dangerous infection for infants is on the rise, and parents need to be aware of what to look for if their kids get sick.