With SMH Interventional Radiologist Justin Lee, MD
Enlarged prostate is most common prostate problem among men over 50, and nearly 90% of those age 70 to 89 suffer related symptoms. For Sarasota Memorial patient Steve Kliff, those symptoms led to prolonged sleep deprivation and a drop in his quality of life. But Interventional Radiologist Justin Lee, MD, and a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure called PAE (prostate artery embolization) changed all that.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020/Author: Anonym/Number of views (3431)/Comments (0)/
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With SMH Drs. Manuel Gordillo & Kirk Voelker
Dr. Manuel Gordillo, who leads Sarasota Memorial’s infectious disease department, answers the latest reader questions about COVID-19 and how to navigate the risks in our "re-opened economy," and along with critical care pulmonologist Dr. Kirk Voelker, he discusses the spread of coronavirus in our community, proper mask wearing and ICU capacity concerns in this video blog.
Monday, June 22, 2020/Author: Anonym/Number of views (5767)/Comments (0)/
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Written by SMH Copywriter Phil Lederer
More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, which kills more people in the U.S. than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. But what causes it and how can we reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s? Sarasota Memorial neurologist Alan Grindal, MD, offers his insights in this blog post.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020/Author: Anonym/Number of views (3039)/Comments (0)/
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Written by SMH Injury Prevention Coordinator Susan Williams
Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury and the main cause of death and disability in our senior population. But falls are preventable, not inevitable. Follow these tips from trauma nurse Susan Williams, RN, for a safe, smart, step-by-step approach to fall prevention in the age of novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
Monday, June 8, 2020/Author: Anonym/Number of views (4202)/Comments (0)/
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Written by First Physicians Group Pediatrician Jose Tavarez, MD
Kawasaki Disease started popping up in headlines and newsfeeds last month after clusters of children became sick with Kawasaki-like symptoms after having COVID-19 or being exposed to someone infected with COVID-19. First Physicians Group Pediatrician Jose Tavarez, MD, explains the condition, “Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children,” and the red-flag symptoms parents should look for.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020/Author: Anonym/Number of views (5214)/Comments (0)/
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