Back Surgery: Preventing InfectionsVideos

Spine surgeons instead of exposing the skin during surgery, they cover the skin with IO-band for avoiding infections. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, describes how he performs the procedure.…

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How and why are joint replacements done?Ask Hanna

Hip and knee joint replacement is a procedure that has been performed on millions of Americans since it was introduced around 40 years ago. In most cases, joint replacement is performed because of arthritis. The common feature of the various …

How Contagious are Respiratory Tract Infections?Ask Hanna

It’s cold and flu season. Your co-worker in the next cubicle has a mound of Kleenex on his desk, obviously nursing a cold. Following a sneezing fit, you can practically see the germs coming over the cubicle wall seeking someone …

What are symptoms Peripheral Neuropathy and is treatment available?Sin categoría

Last article, we learned that Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) affects the peripheral nervous system, the network of nerves that transmits information from central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body. It was noted that PN is …

Can probiotics help with diarrhea resulting from antibiotics?Ask Hanna

Antibiotics, used in the treatment of bacterial infections, are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. A common side effect when taking antibiotics is antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). This occurs in up to 25% of people taking antibiotics. …

What can be done to avoid traveler’s diarrhea?Ask Hanna

Every year, an estimated 10 million international travelers are affected by traveler’s diarrhea (TD), a gastrointestinal disorder that causes loose stools and abdominal cramping. For Americans, the risk for developing TD is particularly high in the developing countries of Latin …

What do I do if I am losing my sense of taste?Ask Hanna

What do I do if I am losing my sense of smell?Ask Hanna

Impairment of the senses of taste and smell are much more common that most people realize. The National Institutes of Health reports that over 200,000 doctor visits each year are for a sensory problem such as a taste or smell …