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Kerry Firth

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Pacemaker-like device offers relief for sleep apnea

Dr. Timothy Seth Tudor, an ear, nose and throat doctor at Sebastian River Medical Center, is using a ...

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Guard against stress, illness – and peril – during the holidays

The holiday season with all its happy moments and fun activities also brings unforeseen dangers and emotional triggers. ...

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Cleveland Clinic dietitian’s tips for healthy holiday eating

The holidays are filled with festive parties and lots of fancy food to tempt even the most disciplined ...

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High ‘Fi’ at Marine Corps Ball celebrating 247th birthday

Marines are known to avow, ‘Once a Marine, always a Marine,’ and that sentiment was proudly exhibited at ...

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Doc goes extra miles to support Sunshine Physical Therapy

Most long-distance runners do it for the proverbial runner’s high, but some have an additional purpose in their ...

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New imaging technology suits heart patients to a ‘TEE’

Dr. Lubka Ilieva, a cardiologist with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, is a fourth-generation physician, following in the ...

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Odds of beating lung cancer more promising than ever

“We’ve made tremendous strides in treatment and diagnosis of lung cancer and, in many cases, it can be ...

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‘Unstruggle’ campaign laser-focused on mental health care

A coalition of agencies and individuals launched “Unstruggle” in October, a program aimed at increasing awareness and treatment ...

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New island doctor offers ‘healthcare for the entire family’

Dr. Andrea Kaupas, owner of Coast 2 Coast Healthcare on the island, aspires to offer the kind of ...

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Ultrasound-guided carpel tunnel surgery cuts recover time

Dr. Paul Paterson, an orthopedic surgeon at Vero Orthopaedics, has perfected an ultrasound-guided technique that makes carpel tunnel ...

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One-dose targeted radiation: New treatment after lumpectomy

The next worst thing to finding out you have breast cancer is the reality that you’ll have to ...

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Kids’ dental care: More than simply filling cavities

For new parents and grandparents, the appearance of a baby’s first tooth is a big milestone. It’s also ...