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UCF Health is conducting a study to examine the effectiveness of a laser as treatment for cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Participants must have cutaneous lupus lesions, be at least 18 years of age, and cannot be pregnant. If you are female, you may need to provide a urine sample for a pregnancy test to determine if…

Dr. Paulson recently earned the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) diplomate credential. According to the ABOM, “Certification as an ABOM diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of obesity medicine and distinguishes a physician as having achieved competency in obesity care.” Obesity is the most common chronic disease in our society. Patients can visit…

On July 1, our office in Lake Nona experienced a significant flood event which left the first floor of this office in need of repairs. We are working as quickly as possible to return to normal operations. Patients scheduled on the first floor at the Lake Nona office will be seen at their regular time on…

Your health is the key to so many aspects of positive aging. One of the biggest threats is one of the most overlooked — arthritis. One out of every four people lives with arthritis and it’s the number one cause of disability today. One of the most debilitating forms of it is rheumatoid arthritis, something…

Some eye conditions are related to growing older. But that does not mean you have to live with it. Listen to this radio interview with Dr. Patel for insight into common eye conditions in older adults and what you can do to protect and improve your vision. Listen to the full interview

Dr. Shazia Beg, a UCF Health rheumatologist at our Lake Nona office, has published a study along with Dr. Saleh Naser from the UCF College of Medicine that shows a link between rheumatoid arthritis and a common bacteria found in about half the cows in the United States. Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, known as MAP, may be…