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Cardiologist: ‘A failing heart does not mean a failure forever’
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Cardiologist: ‘A failing heart does not mean a failure forever’
by October 07 2021
There are few diagnoses more frightening than “heart failure,” but in reality it doesn’t mean the heart has ...
Highly effective shingles vaccine urged for over-50 set
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Highly effective shingles vaccine urged for over-50 set
by September 30 2021
With all the talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s important not to overlook another vaccine that is 97 ...
New Cleveland Clinic doc sheds light on managing diabetes
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New Cleveland Clinic doc sheds light on managing diabetes
by September 16 2021
Dr. Alexander Williams is one of Cleveland Clinic’s newest hires, joining the Indian River Hospital team just last ...
Dentist’s in-house lab speeds up delivery of dentures
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Dentist’s in-house lab speeds up delivery of dentures
by September 09 2021
Dr. Julie Cromer, of Cromer and Cairns Dental, learned early on that there’s more to dentistry than just ...
Rest easier, patients: ‘Anesthesia has gotten a lot safer’
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Rest easier, patients: ‘Anesthesia has gotten a lot safer’
by September 02 2021
Anesthesiologist Dr. Philip Nye has some good news for those facing surgery: “Anesthesia has gotten a lot safer ...
His own football injuries inspired chiropractor’s career
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His own football injuries inspired chiropractor’s career
by August 26 2021
“I first thought about becoming a chiropractor when I got hit in the back while playing quarterback at ...
Many young athletes struggle with mental health issues
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Many young athletes struggle with mental health issues
by August 19 2021
When Olympic star Simone Biles withdrew from competition due to mental health issues, it shocked the world. But ...
High school athletes can count on this winning medical team
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High school athletes can count on this winning medical team
by August 12 2021
It won’t be long before Friday night lights shine at the Citrus Bowl at Vero Beach High School ...
Cleveland Clinic earns upgraded stroke care certification
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Cleveland Clinic earns upgraded stroke care certification
by August 05 2021
The high quality of stroke care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital was recognized in June when it ...
Oncologist ‘optimistic about the future of cancer therapy’
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Oncologist ‘optimistic about the future of cancer therapy’
by July 29 2021
Dr. Elizabeth Tan-Chiu has barely had time to unpack her bags but is already busy treating patients at ...
Obesity epidemic helps drive increase in kidney disease
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Obesity epidemic helps drive increase in kidney disease
by July 22 2021
“We simply can’t live without at least one of our kidneys functioning properly,” said Dr. Saatiah Jaffry, a ...
Surgeon has strategy to reduce bone fractures, Medicare costs
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Surgeon has strategy to reduce bone fractures, Medicare costs
by July 15 2021
Osteoporosis is medical condition that affects bone strength. The body is constantly breaking down old bone and building ...