South Florida Baptist Hospital has been named a primary stroke center by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Plant City and Hillsborough County emergency medical services have added the hospital at 301 N. Alexander St. to the list of receiving hospitals for acute stroke patients. ...more

December 4, 2009

As a memory disorder specialist, I often see people who worry about developing Alzheimer's disease, since it is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. However, other conditions can cause the progressive loss of memory. One fairly common cause is the brain damage that accompanies strokes. ...more

May 30, 2008

OXYCONTIN The strong narcotic pain reliever is similar to morphine and is designed to treat moderate to severe pain expected to last for a long time. It should be used on a regular schedule as prescribed by a doctor, not on an as-needed basis. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, constipation, mild itching, drowsiness, dry mouth, lightheadedness, loss of appetite and weakness. ...more

December 30, 2007