Florida’s sunny climate and lush landscapes make it a beautiful place to live, but for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the state’s unique weather conditions can present challenges. High humidity, allergens, and fluctuating temperatures can exacerbate COPD symptoms, making it essential to understand how to manage these triggers effectively. The Florida Climate and …
An estimated 15.3 million Americans have COPD, with many more out there undiagnosed, not knowing they have it. COPD can be challenging to deal with, but with early intervention and treatment, your quality of life can be improved, and ultimately, you breathe better. That is the message for this year’s COPD Awareness month this November …
Diabetes has two main types; type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D). Having diabetes means your body’s insulin function is broken. Glucose or sugar is an energy that comes from the liver and what we eat. For sugar to be converted into energy, the hormone insulin (made by the pancreas) helps move it into the …
At the Florida Institute for Clinical Research (FICR), we are proud to be Orlando’s premier clinical research facility. This prestigious designation isn’t something we take lightly. Our state-of-the-art facility, world-class staff, and our experience with over a thousand clinical trials speaks for itself. Come and take a walk with us and experience the FICR difference …
Cholesterol is a type of fat your body makes. Cholesterol can also come from the food you eat. As with so many things (shakes fists), too much cholesterol is not such a great thing. If not controlled, hyperlipidemia can cause heart disease. Hyperlipidemia shows no symptoms but is treatable and preventable when you know your …
