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Common sleep disorders can and should be treated
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Common sleep disorders can and should be treated
by March 18 2021
Sleep plays a critical role in overall wellbeing and good health, affecting mental and physical health, quality of ...
Digestive tract issues? Don’t pass on seeing a specialist
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Digestive tract issues? Don’t pass on seeing a specialist
by March 11 2021
Constipation is a common complaint and many people just muddle along with the problem, but if it’s persistent ...
Vero plastic surgeon leads groundbreaking clinical study
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Vero plastic surgeon leads groundbreaking clinical study
by March 04 2021
Vero Beach plastic surgeon by Dr. Alan Durkin, MD, has put our seaside town on the scientific map ...
Regenerative medicine harnesses body’s own healing power
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Regenerative medicine harnesses body’s own healing power
by February 25 2021
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is changing the way doctors treat musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, facial wrinkles and even hair ...
This pain-fighting spinal surgeon has got your back
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This pain-fighting spinal surgeon has got your back
by February 18 2021
Back pain can range from a nagging nuisance to a raging torture. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc ...
Knee work proaction: Cleveland Clinic builds orthopedic teams
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Knee work proaction: Cleveland Clinic builds orthopedic teams
by February 11 2021
With people living longer and staying more active in their later years, more people’s knees are simply wearing ...
Dual surgery can clear up cataracts and astigmatism
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Dual surgery can clear up cataracts and astigmatism
by February 04 2021
One of the most common sight problems experienced by older people is cloudy vision due to cataracts. Astigmatism ...
‘Rock Steady Boxing’ lets Parkinson’s patients fight back
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‘Rock Steady Boxing’ lets Parkinson’s patients fight back
by January 21 2021
Dr. S. James Shafer, founder of Vero Beach Neurology and Research Institute in Vero Beach, doesn’t believe in ...
Age-related macular degeneration: Warning signs are clear
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Age-related macular degeneration: Warning signs are clear
by January 14 2021
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in patients 65 and older and is ...
Consider looking into advanced treatments for the eyes
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Consider looking into advanced treatments for the eyes
by January 07 2021
Eyes are often referred to as the window to your soul, but they also are undisputedly your window ...
Mr. Fix-it: Heart ‘electrician’ treats rhythm problems
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Mr. Fix-it: Heart ‘electrician’ treats rhythm problems
by December 31 2020
The heart is a complex organ, and if for some reason it starts beating erratically it is important ...
Doc upbeat about new testing for cardiac amyloidosis
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Doc upbeat about new testing for cardiac amyloidosis
by December 24 2020
Cardiac amyloidosis has been around for a long time, but until recently it was rarely diagnosed, and if ...