Stopping Sepsis: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms

Sepsis is like an ember that sparks from a small campfire, suddenly threatening the whole forest. If not treated early, it can progress into septic shock. The…

How to Spot Heat Illness

This Fourth of July holiday weekend, we saw not only record travel but record-breaking heat across the South, with heat indexes reaching 115-plus degrees and…

Common Questions About Multiple Sclerosis

More than 900,000 adults in the United States are living with multiple sclerosis, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The multiple sclerosis…

Are You at Risk of a Hernia?

Almost everyone has heard of a hernia, but few understand its potential risks. Over five million people in the United States will suffer from a hernia, yet…

Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

Trigeminal neuralgia is a challenging condition that can cause excruciating pain in the face. The condition affects the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible…

Ready, Set, Run: Strategies for Running Injury Prevention

Running is a popular and effective form of exercise, but without proper precautions, it can lead to injuries, including strains, sprains and stress fractures.…

Clearing up confusion about over-the-counter hearing aids

In October, the Food and Drug Administration’s ruling on over-the-counter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss went into effect. For the first time,…

Got GERD? Six GERD Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Eittel E. Oppenheimer, MD, a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon in the University of Florida Department of Surgery, provides an expert’s perspective on…

Be Safe in the Sun: How to Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer and Other Solar-Related Conditions

The school year has begun, which in many parts of the country signals that fall and cooler temperatures are right around the corner. However, in Florida, the…

Sports Injury Education and Prevention: Concussions, Heat Illness and Sudden Cardiac Death

Summertime in Florida means high temperatures, recreational sports and a rise of serious sports-related injuries, such as concussions, heat illness and sudden…

Healing at Home: Sue Hoffmann

UF Health Shands HomeCare is a comprehensive home health and personal care agency devoted to helping patients maintain an independent lifestyle or continue…

Healing at Home

Over the past year and a half, some of our most vulnerable populations — those who are elderly, disabled or suffering from chronic health conditions — faced an…