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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – For those of us who suffer chronic back pain, we are always looking for new ways to alleviate the pain. There is an alternative treatment, a different type of prescription that doesn’t come in a bottle. Continue reading “Alternative treatment helps with chronic back pain patients – ABC Action News with Linda Hurtado and Dr. Sara Rizk (Dr. Sara Atalla) of Start to Finish Spine Care” »
From excruciating pain to virtually pain free – one woman shares her voyage in getting the quality of her life back with the help of a local neurosurgeon
(St. Petersburg, Fla.) January 13, 2010 – You’re only 47 years-old. You’re fairly healthy, with no severe medical issues. You’ve never been in an accident or experienced serious injury. Yet, you lay in bed having your meals fed to you because it’s too excruciating to move your body beyond the distance of your bedroom to your restroom. This was Christine Barone’s life. An average 47-year-old, East Lake resident who would have done anything to have the quality of her life back. Continue reading “International Quality of Life Month – One Woman Gets Her Quality of Life Back” »
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7 Steps Spine Surgeons Should Take to Prevent Infections
Spine surgeons must take all possible measures to decrease infection rates among their patients and produce the best outcomes. Infections can occur for various reasons and when an infection does occur, it takes more time and effort from the patient and the surgeon to resolve, which may or may not be reimbursed. “If you’re not meticulous with sterile technique, you can get in trouble,” says Donald Corenman, MD, of The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. “Prevention is absolutely key because dealing with infections is a tremendous amount of work and it really sets the patient back.” Continue reading “7 Steps Spine Surgeons Should Take to Prevent Infections – Dr. McKalip speaks with Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review” »
Saving Money and Your Health: How to Determine What You Need, And Where You Should Go to Get It
(St. Petersburg, Fla.) – For some men, asking for a second opinion on a medical diagnosis is like asking for directions – it just doesn’t happen. But how important is that second opinion? For some medical insurance companies, second opinions are so important – they are required before treatment.
Continue reading “Shopping Around for A Second Opinion — Posted on WomenSaveMoney.com” »
“With MOC, we have the tools to stand strong.”
Dr. McKalip believes maintaining a standard of care is the responsibility of a profession. “The profession of Neurosurgery has taken this obligation seriously and has created and implemented a strenuous Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program,” he explained. “The program assures that certified Neurosurgeons provide state-of-the-art care, are monitored by their peers for deficiencies and are familiar with the latest evidence-based care.”
Continue reading “David McKalip, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery” »
Local woman handles the challenge of dealing with a life-changing tumor
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
“It was a big shock,” says Gloria Harden when asked about her diagnosis. Harden was told that she had a large tumor in her brain after seeing her doctor for vertigo, dizziness and loss of balance. “I was very disturbed by my symptoms,” she says, “and I couldn’t remember things. My family thought I had Alzheimer’s.” But she went with her instincts and had her symptoms checked out by her primary care physician. Continue reading “Knowing the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor” »
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Learn About the Disease and Latest Advancements
(St. Petersburg, Fla.) April 27, 2010 – If you could step into the shoes of a person affected by Parkinson’s disease, what would you expect to see or feel?
Imagine shaking, slowness of movement, stiffness, difficulty with balance, changes in handwriting and speech, stiff facial expression and shuffling walk – as they are all symptoms of Parkinson’s, according to the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF). For more than the 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, these symptoms greatly affect their lives, work, independence and more. Continue reading “Getting to the Heart of Parkinson’s – What is Means to Bring Awareness this Month” »
by David M. McKalip, M.D., Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon
Tweet This: Help! A Bump on the Head! Important #tips on kids’ Brain Injury by leading neurosurgeon http://bit.ly/bnElqd #workmom news
As a parent to three beautiful children, I know that not one of them came with a user’s manual. For that reason, there is a deep-rooted desire as a parent to be at least introduced to some tips and advice on what a parent should know – especially when it comes to brain injuries. Continue reading “Brain Injuries: What Parents Should Know (on WorkingMothers.com)” »
