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Mr. Fix-it: Heart ‘electrician’ treats rhythm problems

The heart is a complex organ, and if for some reason it starts beating erratically it is important ...

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Doc upbeat about new testing for cardiac amyloidosis

Cardiac amyloidosis has been around for a long time, but until recently it was rarely diagnosed, and if ...

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Treating hormonal issues so kids can have ‘normal childhood’

Dr. Miladys Palau-Collazo is the only pediatric endocrinologist between the Palm Beaches and Melbourne. She opened her practice ...

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Advanced device can help you take control of incontinence

Urinary incontinence is embarrassing and seldom discussed, yet according to the National Association for Continence, about 17 million ...

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Lessons learned when the doctor becomes the patient

The transition from a healer to a patient was a humbling experience for one local physician whose diagnosis ...

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‘Lung’ story short – this pulmonologist loves a challenge

Breathing is the most natural thing in the world, an act that most of us do without a ...

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Light therapy lamps shown to ease seasonal depression

For some people, the beginning of winter signals more than a change in weather. The shorter, darker days ...

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To beat thyroid cancer, a quick, accurate diagnosis is key

Although the American Thyroid Association admits “thyroid cancer is relatively uncommon compared to other types of cancer,” that ...

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‘Statement’ head pieces soothe chemo hair-loss trauma

Chemotherapy and radiation treatments have produced impressive anti-cancer results, extending and saving many lives, but they can also ...

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Cardiologist bullish on new treatments for heart failure

Heart failure is the No. 1 reason for hospitalization among patients old enough to receive Medicare benefits. According ...

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3-D imaging tech earns all A’s from this orthopedic surgeon

Having problems with your shoulder caused by arthritis, a bone fracture, rheumatoid disease, a torn rotator cuff – ...

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Shattering the myths of joint replacement surgery

It takes a brave orthopedic surgeon to pick a topic like ‘the myths of arthroplasty surgery,’ but newly ...