Dr. Francisco Martinez-Wittinghan wants to help patients suffering with chronic pain. As medical director of UF Health Family Medicine – Augustine Oaks, he has been a part of Integrating Patient Reported Outcomes for Patient-Centered Pain Care, or IPRO, a patient-centered research project since October 2021. The goal of…
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…
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States. In 2022, an estimated 52,580 people died from colon cancer. According to Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Community Health Assessment in 2019, Duval county’s…
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…
Left to Right: Dedra McKinney, BA, Social Services Coordinator; Suparna Krishnaiengar, MD, Neurologist; Katherine Zarroli, MD, Neurologist. Back from left to right: Catrina Graham, PharmD, CPh, BCACP, Pharmacist; Adrienne Deberry, PharmD, CPh, BCACP, CSP, Pharmacist; Felicia Smith, PhD, Epilepsy Coordinator. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, about 1.1 million women of…
Family caregivers provide an invaluable service to their family members who are sick or in need of help. However, caring for loved ones may cause problems for the caregiver. Caregivers who keep giving and rarely replenish themselves suffer emotional and physical consequences, including an increased risk of depression, stress…
Alzheimer’s disease impacts millions each year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 5.8 million people in the United States were living with the disease in 2020. That number is expected to double by the year 2060. Stacey Alvarez-Alvarado, PhD, MS, an assistant professor in…
As we get older, a simple fall or trip can unexpectedly change your life. Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in adults over age 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, each year, about three million…
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.
