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Obesity is costing us a lot of money in health care costs.  The following article demonstrates that if we educate ourselves to a better lifestyle, we save a lot of money and prevent a lot of disease.  The physicians of … Continue reading →

Xarelto (rivaroxaban), a Factor Xa inhibitor, has recently been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. A recent trial has also shown that Xarelto is noninferior to Coumadin (warfarin) in treatment for Atrial Fibrillation.  The following … Continue reading →

Another example of vaccination being safe and effective, the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine has been used in children since 1992 to prevent infections such as pneumonia and meningitis. The vaccine has been extremely effective in preventing such infections … Continue reading →

High blood pressure patients: A recent study confirms that monitoring your blood pressure at home is important for best outcomes and prescribing decisions.  IMSWF physicians for many years now have recommended this approach. Patients documenting home blood pressures and reviewing … Continue reading →

Internal Medicine of Southwest Florida will be offering free protein shakes at our office next Thursday, April 14th at 2PM.  Dr.  Kordonowy’s March, 2011 newsletter featured successful weight  management in his second article.  He has personally found benefit using  Pureweight … Continue reading →

Dr. Kordonowy will be giving a  talk on Familial Hypercholesterolemia on 3/16/2011 at HealthPark  Hospital campus of Lee Memorial in Fort Myers. This talk will be  targeted to physicians, dietitians, nursing staff, residents and medical  students. In other news… Science … Continue reading →