According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity is currently low across the United States, but outbreaks can begin in October. The virus can hit kids particularly hard: More than 20,000 children are hospitalized each year because of complications from the flu. Last season, more than 140 deaths... read more →
Oct
05
Sep
25
The house call is not a new concept, but it seems to be outdated. After all, when was the last time you heard of a doctor making a house call? Typically we just visit the office and get it over with, but this type of drive-thru care might not work... read more →
Sep
17
Do you dread the times you have to go to the doctor's office? Most of the time in the doctor's office you can end up waiting for a half hour to an hour waiting for your appointment. This long wait can mean you lose a lot of precious time. It can... read more →
Sep
15
Facts: Salmonellosis, the infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella, is one of the most frequently reported foodborne illnesses in the United States. Salmonella is characterized as a group of rod-shaped bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans. Prono: sal•mo•nel•la. The first "L" is pronounced, unlike the silent "L" in... read more →
Sep
09
Doctors who make house calls in Miami can be questionable. But, we have some of the best physicians and medical assistants that will give you the best quality treatments needed at the privacy of your home. In fact, you won’t have any distractions or have to wait in the hospital or... read more →
Aug
27
As summer ends a lot of people say goodbye to summer allergies and hello to commonly spread viruses. When the fall approaches it's time to take your health seriously and keep the dangers of spreading and contracting illnesses like the flu at a minimum. Regardless of how hard you try and... read more →
Aug
18
Miami is a bustling city where people work and play hard. It is no wonder that most Miami residents and visitors hate spending time at the doctor’s office. There just isn’t enough time in a busy day to sit, often way past a scheduled appointment time, in a waiting room... read more →
Aug
13
When you get sick the first thing everyone tell you is “Go to the doctor!” Today though, getting away to make a doctor visit can be a hassle. You have meetings, appointments, friends, and family to deal with. Maybe getting away from the house is not something you can do... read more →
Aug
04
Regulators in the US have approved a new dual gastric balloon device designed to help adult obese patients lose weight. The FDA say the new dual balloon device offers a non-surgical option that can be quickly implanted, is non-permanent and can be easily removed. The device comprises two balloons that... read more →
Jul
08
What is Vibrio vulnificus? V. vulnificus is a gram-negative bacteria related to the organism that causes cholera, Vibrio cholerae. But V. vulnificus does not cause cholera. Like V. cholerae, it thrives in warm salty water. When the infection is acquired by eating contaminated foods, it typically causes nausea, low-grade fever, vomiting and diarrhea.... read more →
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