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May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month Skin cancer is the most common cancer. More than 2 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year and that’s just in the United States, according to the Centers for…
Dr. Ravi Shankar, MD of Cancer Care Centers of Brevard and President of BIMDA Dr. Ravi Shankar, president and medical director of Cancer Care Centers of Brevard will lead BIMDA (Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association), as its 2014 chairman…
Learning the signs of stroke and acting FAST could save your life or a loved one’s By: Daniela Rusovici, MD, PhD, board-certified neurologist and a member of Parrish Medical Group. Q: What causes a stroke? A:A stroke is often called…
ExecuSys to Address Dual Coding at BIMDA Medical Expo 2014 The new era of managed healthcare and affordable care with accountability has made collaboration the buzz word for physicians and hospitals. One example of these unique associations is the collaboration…
Picking the right groceries could save your life Modern grocery stores are designed to appeal to your senses — and make you hungry. Everything is strategically placed, from the colorful flowers and plants to the bakery to the snack foods….
Hibiscus Dental is a family owned and operated office with two locations servicing Brevard County. They provide quality dental care for simple procedures to more complex and cosmetic work. The doctors and staff at Hibiscus Dental are knowledgeable and up-to-date…
In 1961, at the age of 13, Dr. Jorge Leal migrated to Miami, Florida with his 14-year-old sister. Their parents were not allowed to migrate with them because of the Cuban regime. Dr. Leal remained in Florida thanks to organizations…
Growing up, Dr. R. Duff Sprawls held many jobs: bag boy, lawn boy, car washing and car valet (his personal favorite.) As an adult, he dreamed of becoming a pilot. This being the era of the Vietnam War though meant…
While growing up in Egypt, Dr. Zaki Elmaghraby’s dream was to leave the Middle East for Europe. The United States, it seemed, was too far and too difficult to reach. However, when he started medical school, it became more and…
Contest Winner’s Results Juvéderm Voluma XC is the first and only FDA-approved filler to temporarily correct age-related volume loss in the cheek area. Dr. Anita Saluja is the first physician in Brevard County to offer this injectable treatment and she…
“It is the success of organizations like the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association that demonstrates the important link between Florida’s prosperity and the rich cultural heritage of our residents. Thank you for your commitment to help ensure the…
By Kristin Woodling, LMHC We live in a much more chaotic world than our ancestors. Thanks to technology and our future oriented culture, we are expected to manage more tasks in an hour than our grandparents handled in a day’s…
Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Sadly, most women don’t notice the symptoms of heart disease until it’s too late, which is why heart disease has been called the silent killer. But heart disease is…
By: Jim Barfield We are continually reminded of the warning signs for certain critical health issues such as heart attacks and strokes. Recently, I experienced the warning signs and symptoms for a heart attack. I had a major health scare…
Get fit with HIIT You want to lose weight, you know you need to burn a lot of calories but you don’t have hours to spend at the gym several times a week. The solution could be “HIIT” or High…