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“I am here today because of a clinical trial.” Theresa Costello, Lupus Warrior When Theresa Costello was diagnosed with lupus 21 years ago, there were no FDA-approved drugs specifically designed to treat the disease. Faced with few options, in her first lupus clinical trial, a decision that, in her own words, saved her life. Her…

“A Follow-Up Visit Gives Me 15 Minutes With You. Sometimes 20.” That’s how Dr. Pierce Trumbo, Internal Medicine physician and Medical Director of UCF Health CareConnect, opens a recent conversation about the crucial role of chronic care management in Orlando and the reality of modern primary care. Fifteen minutes. That’s the window most doctors have…

The Power of the Plate If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, or you’ve recently been diagnosed, you’ve probably heard the advice: “watch what you eat.” But knowing what to eat, and how to use the diabetes plate method to actively manage blood sugar is where most people need real guidance. As an endocrinologist specializing…

In lupus care, few things are as universally agreed upon as this: if you have lupus and you are not taking hydroxychloroquine every single day, you are leaving your best protection on the table. Hydroxychloroquine (sold under the brand name Plaquenil) is the cornerstone of lupus treatment. It is not a high-risk immunosuppressive drug. It…

If your doctor just called to say your ANA came back positive, you may have gone straight to Google and landed on the word ‘lupus.’ Before you spiral, there is something critical you need to understand: a positive ANA result does not mean you have lupus. Not even close. Dr. Shazia Beg is a rheumatologist…

Most people do not realize how much their vision has changed until they experience clear sight again. Over time, blurry vision, faded colors, glare, and difficulty seeing at night can become part of everyday life. So gradual that many patients do not notice how much they have been adapting. Dr. Monika Farhangi, board-certified cataract surgeon…