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Kerry Firth

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Cleveland Clinic heart transplant patient tells her story

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital celebrated National Donate Life Month in April with a gathering of hospital staffers, ...

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Cleveland Clinic’s expert stroke team saves man’s life … twice

It’s hard to call someone lucky who has had two strokes, but the term can be justly applied ...

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Explaining the hereditary eye disease called Fuchs’ dystrophy

A strange sounding eye disease – Fuchs’ dystrophy – is not well known despite being fairly widespread, affecting ...

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Seek treatment for bunions to alleviate pain, increase mobility

That unsightly bump at the base of your big toe may not be just a cosmetic concern – ...

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Expert care for head and neck cancer available at Cleveland Clinic

Most of us brush off a scratchy throat, a hoarse voice, or a persistent earache as just another ...

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Broadway bigs cap Riverside Theatre’s memorable ‘Spring’ fling

The splendor of springtime was on full display at the Riverside Theatre Spring Celebration, where nearly 500 guests ...

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Younger adults ignore medical advice about colonoscopies

The American Cancer Society in 2018 lowered the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer from age ...

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Cardiologist developing AI device to detect clogged arteries

Artificial Intelligence (AI), once the realm of science fiction, has become an integral part of everyday life and ...

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At Scholarship Foundation’s 60th fete, pride in dreams realized

The Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County marked its 60th anniversary with a reception at Northern Trust Bank, ...

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Big Easy does it! ‘Mardi’ party just what We Care docs ordered

Dressed in festive Mardi Gras attire, the warm-hearted We Care doctors, volunteers and supporters kicked off their annual ...

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Small dose of daily stretching brings big health benefits

There’s a saying in traditional Chinese medicine: “Stretching your tendons by an inch extends your life by 10 ...

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Hospital’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at the ready

Pulmonary embolism is a widespread and often fatal affliction. As many as 600,000 cases occur in the United ...