Every week, approximately 200 people are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the United States, according to the National MS Society. One in seven hundred people suffer from this disease, so chances are, at some point in your life, you’ll know someone who has it. Concerned residents walk to support MS research at the annual MS Walk: Orlando around Lake Eola. Photos courtesy of Gaby Casado of the NMSS Mid-Florida Chapter. It can be difficult to watch someone struggle with a debilitating disease no matter how close you are to the person or the cause. Sometimes one of the best things... Read more

Dr. Henry N. Ho, President of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, combines his years of experience treating head and neck cancer with the latest, state-of-the-art technology to give patients the highest level of care available in Central Florida. One of the focal points of his practice is head and neck tumors. Dr. Ho opened up to Insight with some of the most commonly sought answers. 1. What are the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer? The symptoms may not always differ too much from those of a usual illness like a sore throat, visible sore or lump. However if these... Read more

From its opening in 1972, Orlando Orthopaedic Center remains committed to its mission of excellence in patient care. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this January, Orlando Orthopaedic Center has expanded to a full-service practice with 17 physicians and many unique services. This year the practice launches its nonprofit organization, the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation. For the staff, the past 40 years have been an incredible journey. “We are all so thrilled and excited to be a part of this wonderful anniversary,” says Kevin Joyce, executive director of Orlando Orthopaedic Center. As... Read more

Robert E. Clayton II, MD, is pleased to be able to bring the Serotonin-Plus Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program (SP Program) to the residents of Lake Nona and surrounding communities. Dr. Clayton is a Board Certified Physician who has practiced in Brevard County for more than 30 years. Since adding the SP Weight Loss Program to his practice in Cocoa Beach a year ago, Dr. Clayton says his patients have experienced “great success with amazing results.” In fact, in just nine months, the participants in the program have lost over 2,000 combined pounds. The SP Program is said to be... Read more

Dr. Halla F. Shami of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates treats numerous patients experiencing thyroid and parathyroid issues each and every day at her state-of-the-art practice. Often, many of the patients have similar questions regarding their symptoms, treatment and discomfort. Dr. Shami recently sat down with Insight to answer some of the most common questions she hears. 1. What is a thyroid nodule? Halla F. Shami, M.D., F.A.C.S. of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates. The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland in the neck around the windpipe that helps... Read more