Acute-inpatient rehab services can help a patient recover from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders or other injuries that have affected their ability to function independently on a daily basis. Acute-inpatient rehab services include several types of therapy: occupational, physical and speech. The UF Health Jacksonville Rehabilitation department…
What is blood flow restriction therapy? Blood flow restriction, or BFR, therapy is the process of partially restricting blood flow to a limb for the purpose of building and repairing muscle. BFR was developed for patients as a way to recover more quickly from injury or surgery1. Although this type…
The Haley Brain Wellness Program is an interdisciplinary treatment program for military veterans experiencing persistent health issues associated with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries, along with associated behavioral health issues, such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression and substance use disorder. This is a testimonial shared by one…
Bladder cancer risk factors, warning signs, diagnosis and treatment Podcast – Audio Interview The following information was taken from an audio interview (above) with Mark Bandyk, M.D., a urologist with UF Health Jacksonville. What are the risk factors for bladder cancer? First and foremost, blood in…
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. A woman’s chances of being diagnosed are 1 in 78. The disease is often detected at its later stages because the initial symptoms may not be noticeable or attributed to other common conditions. Dr.
Top signs of urological cancer in men – Audio Interview The following information was taken from an audio interview (above) with Robert Marino, M.D., a urologist with UF Health Jacksonville. What is a ureteral stent? The word stent is more familiar to us when we think about a…
At UF Health Jacksonville, we are able to have the needs of the patient at heart and have put together a program complete care. When a patient is suspected to have a urological cancer, or has been diagnosed with urological cancer at an outside institution, they can come to UF Health Jacksonville and we provide all the services they need under one roof by one team.
Colorectal cancer, sometimes called colon cancer, is the second most common cause of cancer death in the U.S. and one of the few easily preventable cancers. Most patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer will survive if it is found early enough through screening.
November brings with it an influx of cooler weather, winter holidays and moustaches. While some men claim they are just warming up for the winter, many are donning this keratin-based accessory for a more meaningful cause.
Things are looking up after almost one year of the COVID-10 pandemic. Before a vaccine is approved, here is some advice on staying patient and hopeful.
