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Don’t ‘weight,’ act now: How not to pack on holiday pounds
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Don’t ‘weight,’ act now: How not to pack on holiday pounds
by December 23 2021
With the holidays here, you’re likely attending more parties and festivities than any other time of year. And ...
Getting donated blood to patients requires coordinated process
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Getting donated blood to patients requires coordinated process
by December 16 2021
Vero’s local blood donation center is part of OneBlood, which serves over 250 hospitals in the southeast. Since ...
OB-GYN details new methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies
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OB-GYN details new methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies
by December 09 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of the pregnancies in the United ...
All the fixings: Treatment options abound for ailing shoulders
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All the fixings: Treatment options abound for ailing shoulders
by December 02 2021
Dr. Daniel Plessl, a Harvard-trained physician who joined Vero Orthopaedics in September, developed an interest in sports medicine ...
Heel yes! Most foot/ankle fractures don’t require surgery
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Heel yes! Most foot/ankle fractures don’t require surgery
by November 25 2021
Good news for those with a foot or ankle injury: Dr. Dustin Constant of Vero Orthopaedics says a ...
New tech has docs well-armed for robotic-assisted surgeries
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New tech has docs well-armed for robotic-assisted surgeries
by November 18 2021
Imagine what you could do with two extra arms. Well, advanced technology in the medical profession has actually ...
Pickleball’s popularity – and related injuries – on the rise
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Pickleball’s popularity – and related injuries – on the rise
by November 11 2021
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and pickleball injuries are growing right along with the ...
High-tech aortic stenosis procedure can help prolong lives
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High-tech aortic stenosis procedure can help prolong lives
by November 04 2021
As we age, not only our joints get stiff – so does the aortic valve, in many cases. ...
A-maize-ing cornhole event looks to ‘Toss Out Child Abuse’
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A-maize-ing cornhole event looks to ‘Toss Out Child Abuse’
by November 04 2021
A lively group of cornhole competitors gathered at Walking Tree Brewery recently for a chance to win cash ...
Mild cognitive impairment: Identify and treat risk factors
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Mild cognitive impairment: Identify and treat risk factors
by October 28 2021
You get up from your recliner and walk into the next room to get a drink, but by ...
Infectious disease specialist advises: Get the flu shot
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Infectious disease specialist advises: Get the flu shot
by October 21 2021
Amid the push for increased COVID-19 vaccination to halt the pandemic, U.S. health experts are urging people not ...
Jam-tastic! Jake & pals wow ’em at Flamingo Weekend
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Jam-tastic! Jake & pals wow ’em at Flamingo Weekend
by and October 21 2021
Jake Owen was welcomed home by adoring fans during a jam-packed weekend titled ‘The Flamingo’ to benefit the ...