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Kerry Firth

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Mohs surgery most precise option to remove skin cancer

Living in the Sunshine State has many advantages but also one disadvantage – you are more likely to ...

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Breathe easy: ‘Ever-changing’ technology can help beat sleep apnea

The clock says you slept for eight hours, so why are you so tired during the day? It ...

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Specialist details benefits of new robotic colorectal surgery

Dr. Haane Massarotti recently joined Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital to lead the colon and rectal surgery program, ...

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Improved carpal tunnel release surgery means a faster recovery

Dr. Joao Panattoni, a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand surgeon at Vero Orthopaedics, is excited about the advancements at the ...

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We Care Clinic streamlines procedures and adds new services

Last year was challenging for We Care Clinic. Founder Dr. Dennis Saver, who worked tirelessly to provide quality ...

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For brain aneurysms, quick diagnosis and repair essential

It’s undetectable. It’s deadly. And it presents itself with no warning. A brain aneurysm is like a silent ...

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Don’t ‘weight,’ act now: How not to pack on holiday pounds

With the holidays here, you’re likely attending more parties and festivities than any other time of year. And ...

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Getting donated blood to patients requires coordinated process

Vero’s local blood donation center is part of OneBlood, which serves over 250 hospitals in the southeast. Since ...

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OB-GYN details new methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of the pregnancies in the United ...

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All the fixings: Treatment options abound for ailing shoulders

Dr. Daniel Plessl, a Harvard-trained physician who joined Vero Orthopaedics in September, developed an interest in sports medicine ...

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Heel yes! Most foot/ankle fractures don’t require surgery

Good news for those with a foot or ankle injury: Dr. Dustin Constant of Vero Orthopaedics says a ...

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New tech has docs well-armed for robotic-assisted surgeries

Imagine what you could do with two extra arms. Well, advanced technology in the medical profession has actually ...