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    Meditating On Multiple Sclerosis 

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | April 05, 2022

    Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. With an autoimmune disease, your protective immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells like it normally would attack foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. In MS, your immune system attacks myelin, the protective sheath... READ MORE >

    Go-To Dentist For Cosmetic Procedures

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 30, 2022

    Leslie Fehl has been a professor in the dental assistant program at Daytona State College since 2011. She’s highly qualified to manage the yearlong certificate program, having worked as a dental assistant for more than 25 years. “I started working as a dental assistant in 1986 and did that until I began working at the college,” explains Leslie, 54. “The... READ MORE >

    FDA Approves Use Of Patch For Alzheimer’s

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 24, 2022

    The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the first weekly transdermal skin patch for Alzheimer’s-related dementia. Adlarity (donepezil) is a patch for patients with mild, moderate or severe dementia and is available in 5- or 10-mg per day forms. The patch can be placed on the patient’s back, thigh or buttocks and will consistently deliver a well-tolerated dose... READ MORE >

    Endometriosis Education

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 22, 2022

    March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a disorder in women in which tissue similar to the endometrium that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This tissue, called an endometrial implant, is most often found on other reproductive organs, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. But sometimes, endometrial implants can be found in other areas, such... READ MORE >

    Building Bridge Support

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 20, 2022

    Noah Bigman sought an occupation that would facilitate giving back to his community. He considered several professions and ultimately settled on a career in the medical field. “I served as a registered nurse, primarily in the hospital setting, for 10 years,” shares Noah, 40. “I recently decided to further my career, so I went back to school to become a... READ MORE >

    Concerning Colorectal Cancer

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 14, 2022

    National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, observed each year in March, serves as an excellent opportunity to learn more about the third most common cancer, excluding skin cancer, in both men and women in the US. Colorectal cancer is also the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. In the US, approximately 72 percent of colorectal... READ MORE >

    Be Kind To Your Kidneys

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 07, 2022

    There are multiple health observances celebrated during the month of March. One is National Kidney Month. Our kidneys play an important role in our overall health and well-being, so we should give them a little love and attention once in a while. Learn more about how your kidneys function to keep you feeling your best and how you can help... READ MORE >

    Free Colorectal Cancer Screenings At Manatee Memorial on March 8

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 06, 2022

    March is designated as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, to bring attention screening treatment and research. Of note, it’s not just a disease for senior citizens. Diagnosis rates for people younger than 50 has increased 2.2% annually from 2007-16, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The alliance also says the nation’s third most diagnosed cancer, afflicting an estimated 151,030 people... READ MORE >

    Safeguard Your Child’s Dental Health

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | February 28, 2022

    Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month. The theme for 2022 is “Sealants Make Sense.” But before we talk about sealants, let’s review some basic strategies for safeguarding your child’s dental health. Your child’s primary – or baby – teeth begin to form during the second trimester of pregnancy. This is the time from... READ MORE >

    The Lowdown on AMD and Low Vision

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | February 22, 2022

    February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month! AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, is a progressive eye disease that affects the macula, the center portion of the retina. The retina is the layer of nerve tissue lining the back of the eye that converts light into electrical impulses, which the brain translates as visual images. The macula is responsible for our sharp,... READ MORE >