http://www.panhandleparade.com/mbb/index.php Keeping our viewers in Northwest Florida fully informed... en kmcvay@wmbb.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-16T16:25:12+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_decompression_therapy/ Running in a park, picking up a baby, and even walking can be difficult for people with back pain. You may think your only relief from this pain is surgery, but there is a non-surgical technique called Decompression Therapy. Running in a park, picking up a baby, and even walking can be difficult for people with back pain. You may think your only relief from this pain is surgery, but there is a non-surgical technique called Decompression Therapy. 2010-03-12T14:46:36+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_gender_specific_knee_replacement/ Hundreds of thousands of knee replacements are performed in the U.S. each year, and doctors are considering the differences in the shape of women's knees compared to men. Hundreds of thousands of knee replacements are performed in the U.S. each year, and doctors are considering the differences in the shape of women's knees compared to men. 2010-03-05T17:25:18+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_allergies/ It's that time of year...pollen season. Many of us suffer from a runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing, but you don't have to suffer. It's that time of year...pollen season. Many of us suffer from a runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing, but you don't have to suffer. 2010-02-26T16:51:56+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_abstinence_education/ Cuts in federal funding for abstinence-only education have put these programs at risk. Those in charge of the programs are continuing to push for help. Cuts in federal funding for abstinence-only education have put these programs at risk. Those in charge of the programs are continuing to push for help. 2010-02-12T18:20:47+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_women_and_heart_disease/ During the month of love, doctors want you to focus on your heart. February is American Heart Month. During the month of love, doctors want you to focus on your heart. February is American Heart Month. 2010-02-05T17:32:46+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_plastic_surgery/ Procedures to restore youth are now getting less invasive and more common. Procedures to restore youth are now getting less invasive and more common. 2010-01-29T16:59:21+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_hair_restoration/ Hair loss can cause confidence loss, but there is a way to restore lost hair here in Panama City. Hair loss can cause confidence loss, but there is a way to restore lost hair here in Panama City. 2010-01-22T18:17:12+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_peripheral_artery_disease/ Blocked arteries can cause serious complications and even death. New techniques are allowing doctors to use minimally invasive procedures instead of typical bypass surgery. Blocked arteries can cause serious complications and even death. New techniques are allowing doctors to use minimally invasive procedures instead of typical bypass surgery. 2010-01-18T17:43:45+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_hip_surgery/ Being active is a good way to stay fit, but it can also put you at an increased risk for hip injuries. Having surgery on your hip once meant a large incision and long recovery, but an advanced procedure is changing that. Being active is a good way to stay fit, but it can also put you at an increased risk for hip injuries. Having surgery on your hip once meant a large incision and long recovery, but an advanced procedure is changing that. 2010-01-07T17:31:39+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_high_tech_weight_loss/ Find the latest online tools to help you with weight loss. Find the latest online tools to help you with weight loss. 2009-12-24T17:02:57+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_da_vinci_si/ New technology is making recovery from surgery easier. New technology is making recovery from surgery easier. 2009-12-11T18:02:37+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_gabis_story/ A Panama City family is thankful to be able to spend another holiday season with their six year old daughter. A Panama City family is thankful to be able to spend another holiday season with their six year old daughter. 2009-11-27T14:55:43+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_new_mammography_guidelines_cause_controversy/ The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a study Monday recommending that healthy women not begin mammograms until age 50 and only every two years. This varies from the information previously recommended. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a study Monday recommending that healthy women not begin mammograms until age 50 and only every two years. This varies from the information previously recommended. 2009-11-19T17:49:51+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_retinopathy/ Many of us take our eyesight for granted, but a condition as common as diabetes can cause blindness. Many of us take our eyesight for granted, but a condition as common as diabetes can cause blindness. 2009-11-16T17:55:36+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_nicu/ Sometimes babies arrive prematurely, but the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center helps these babies survive. Sometimes babies arrive prematurely, but the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center helps these babies survive. 2009-11-12T20:26:50+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_pancreatic_cancer/ November is pancreatic cancer awareness month. It's one of the deadliest forms of cancer. November is pancreatic cancer awareness month. It's one of the deadliest forms of cancer. 2009-11-06T17:58:19+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_breast_cancer/ More and more women are surviving breast cancer. That's partly because of early detection. More and more women are surviving breast cancer. That's partly because of early detection. 2009-10-22T16:42:28+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_mammosite/ A diagnosis of breast cancer can be devastating, but new treatment options are helping women return to their normal lifestyles sooner. A diagnosis of breast cancer can be devastating, but new treatment options are helping women return to their normal lifestyles sooner. 2009-10-15T16:56:28+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_proton_therapy/ Cancer survival rates are increasing, thanks to continued research and advanced treatment options. Cancer survival rates are increasing, thanks to continued research and advanced treatment options. 2009-10-08T20:37:55+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_pulmonary_function_test/ State of the art equipment is available in our area to test for respiratory problems. State of the art equipment is available in our area to test for respiratory problems. 2009-10-01T14:25:42+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_beating_heart_surgery/ Open Heart Surgery can be a lifesaving procedure, but it can also be risky, especially for the elderly. Beating Heart Surgery can reduce the risk for these patients. Open Heart Surgery can be a lifesaving procedure, but it can also be risky, especially for the elderly. Beating Heart Surgery can reduce the risk for these patients. 2009-09-29T14:36:17+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_psoriasis/ Find out about a clinical trial for a drug used to treat psoriasis. Find out about a clinical trial for a drug used to treat psoriasis. 2009-08-28T15:44:33+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_zumba/ Find out about the latest fitness craze! Find out about the latest fitness craze! 2009-08-21T03:04:41+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_asthma_screening/ New technology makes asthma screening easy for children. New technology makes asthma screening easy for children. 2009-08-14T02:55:41+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_autism_education_center/ The exact cause of autism is not known. It's a developmental disorder that can affect communication and socialization. The exact cause of autism is not known. It's a developmental disorder that can affect communication and socialization. 2009-08-06T23:20:59+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/recognizing_addiction/ Substance abuse can affect everyone, and it's important to recognize the signs of addiction. Substance abuse can affect everyone, and it's important to recognize the signs of addiction. 2009-07-31T22:13:55+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_advanced_cataract_surgery/ New technologies are giving Panhandle surgeons the vision to improve your sight with improved safety and accuracy. New technologies are giving Panhandle surgeons the vision to improve your sight with improved safety and accuracy. 2009-07-29T22:30:30+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/11_confirmed_cases_of_swine_flu_in_bay/ It's an unusual time of year to see flu, but the H1N1 or swine flu is continuing to spread. It's an unusual time of year to see flu, but the H1N1 or swine flu is continuing to spread. 2009-07-29T21:41:46+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/modern_medicine_kidney_stone_treatment/ You may be surprised to learn that living in the Sunshine State puts you at an increased risk of developing kidney stones. You may be surprised to learn that living in the Sunshine State puts you at an increased risk of developing kidney stones. 2009-07-23T22:08:50+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/money_matters_saving_on_medical_care/ Most of us are trying to save money in this tough economy, and the cost of medical care can put a real strain on your family. There are things you can do to lower the cost. Most of us are trying to save money in this tough economy, and the cost of medical care can put a real strain on your family. There are things you can do to lower the cost. 2009-07-15T16:46:06+00:00