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University of Florida: Deep Brain Stimulation

By Brittany

American Medicine Today visits with the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

Deep Brain Stimulation (or DBS) is a type of advanced therapy for treating Parkinson’s Disease that takes advantage of the circuits of the brain. While not a cure for the illness, it can lessen some of the symptoms dramatically. By surgically placing a small probe inside the brain, doctors can monitor and manipulate the electrical signals transmitted throughout the body and alleviate tremors. We talk to Dr. Michael Okun, Chairman of the Department of Neurology at University of Florida and Dr. Kelly Foote, Co-Director of the University of Florida’s Movement Disorders Center about this amazing new therapy. We also visit with John Alexander, a tremor-dominant Parkinson’s Disease patient who was the first to receive this DBS system.

Learn more about UF Health’s deep brain stimulation system here: http://movementdisorders.ufhealth.org/surgery/deep-brain-stimulation-surgery/

University of Central Florida: Zika Surveillance

By Brittany

American Medicine Today visits with the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida.

The Zika virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947. Though similar to other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, it is not fatal; however, Zika has been linked to severe birth defects in humans, which are the only carriers of the disease. We visit with Dr. Sudipta Seal, Interim Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Department and Dr. Bradley Willenberg, Assistant Scientist at the College Of Medicine at UCF to learn more about a new mosquito surveillance tool which helps detect mosquitoes infected with the Zika virus.

Learn more about this new technology from UCF here: http://tt.research.ucf.edu/the-buzz-on-tracking-disease-carrying-mosquitoes/

McCormick Research Institute

By Brittany

American Medicine Today visited The McCormick Research Institute in St. Cloud, Florida.

The Institute is home to ‘Horses & Heroes,’ a program for veterans suffering from PTSD and ‘Heavenly Hooves,’ another program serving special needs individuals. During the segment, we speak to Dr. Manette Monroe, Professor of Pathology at the University of Central Florida and Director of Research at McCormick Institute, as well as Caity Wall, the ‘Horses & Heroes’ Program Manager. We also hear program success stories from Shemallian “Shemmy” Arrieta, a Second Class Master-At-Arms in the Navy, and a Corporal E4 in the Marine Corps and Francesca Langston, a Corporal in the Marine Corps.

To learn more about The McCormick Research Institute and their equine therapy programs, visit the link here: http://mccormick.us/

Amir Academy

By Brittany

American Medicine Today visits with Amir Academy of Martial Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida.

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics in 2016, more than 1 out of every 5 children reported being bullied at school. Amir Academy’s martial arts program teaches kids self-confidence as a means to deter bullying, as well as the skills necessary to defend themselves if things escalate. During the segment we speak to owner and head instructor, Master Amir Ardebily, who has been practicing martial arts for over 48 years and has had a school in St. Petersburg for over 30 years. We also speak to two students, Carter and Evan, about what they’ve learned since joining the Academy and how these skills are applied to their time at school.

To learn more about Amir Academy, visit their website here: https://www.amiracademy.com/

FeatherSound Smiles

By Brittany

The American Medicine Today crew visits with the team at FeatherSound Smiles in Clearwater, Florida.

At FeatherSound Smiles, Dr. Amir Daoud, DDS is passionate about utilizing the latest technology for better quality care of his patients, as well as a more enjoyable overall experience. Dr. Daoud treats common dental issues, like cavities, teeth whitening, implants, and impressions with the newest lasers and digital imagery techniques.

Dr. Daoud says, “I have a rule called the ‘Mother Rule’: What would I do if the patient were my mother? It’s very simple and makes me sleep well at night. I never recommend treatment that I wouldn’t recommend to my mother. It makes perfect sense.”

Learn more about FeatherSound Smiles here: https://feathersoundsmiles.com/