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Heel yes! Most foot/ankle fractures don’t require surgery
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Heel yes! Most foot/ankle fractures don’t require surgery
by November 25 2021
Good news for those with a foot or ankle injury: Dr. Dustin Constant of Vero Orthopaedics says a ...
New tech has docs well-armed for robotic-assisted surgeries
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New tech has docs well-armed for robotic-assisted surgeries
by November 18 2021
Imagine what you could do with two extra arms. Well, advanced technology in the medical profession has actually ...
Pickleball’s popularity – and related injuries – on the rise
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Pickleball’s popularity – and related injuries – on the rise
by November 11 2021
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and pickleball injuries are growing right along with the ...
High-tech aortic stenosis procedure can help prolong lives
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High-tech aortic stenosis procedure can help prolong lives
by November 04 2021
As we age, not only our joints get stiff – so does the aortic valve, in many cases. ...
A-maize-ing cornhole event looks to ‘Toss Out Child Abuse’
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A-maize-ing cornhole event looks to ‘Toss Out Child Abuse’
by November 04 2021
A lively group of cornhole competitors gathered at Walking Tree Brewery recently for a chance to win cash ...
Mild cognitive impairment: Identify and treat risk factors
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Mild cognitive impairment: Identify and treat risk factors
by October 28 2021
You get up from your recliner and walk into the next room to get a drink, but by ...
Infectious disease specialist advises: Get the flu shot
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Infectious disease specialist advises: Get the flu shot
by October 21 2021
Amid the push for increased COVID-19 vaccination to halt the pandemic, U.S. health experts are urging people not ...
Jam-tastic! Jake & pals wow ’em at Flamingo Weekend
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Jam-tastic! Jake & pals wow ’em at Flamingo Weekend
by and October 21 2021
Jake Owen was welcomed home by adoring fans during a jam-packed weekend titled ‘The Flamingo’ to benefit the ...
Treating common hand ailments like ‘trigger finger’
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Treating common hand ailments like ‘trigger finger’
by October 14 2021
When you think about it, there is very little we do without the use of our hands. In ...
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 ...