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Kerry Firth

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SMILE … THERE’S HELP! Range of treatments for painful jaw joints

Approximately 12 million adults in the United States have pain in the temporomandibular joint, according to a recent ...

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Cardio-oncology: Reducing the side effects of cancer therapies

Heart disease and cancer are the top two leading causes of death in the U. S. and treating ...

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Beating multiple myeloma: New drugs increase survival rate

Within our bone marrow where blood cells are made, a battle can sometimes erupt between good and bad ...

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Colorectal screenings can help stop cancer in its tracks

Ahh … the pleasant month of March – known for balmy breezes, warmer temperatures and colorectal screenings. Excuse ...

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A touch of ELC magic at ‘Mangrove, Moonlight and Mambo’

As some 225 guests strolled along a path illuminated by twinkling lights, they were enveloped in the captivating ...

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Cancer Survivor Clinic helps with post-treatment challenges

You’ve survived cancer. You’re in remission and you are cleared to go on with your life. But that’s ...

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Sunshine Physical Therapy’s ‘sensorium’ helps autistic kids adapt

Most of us don’t give a second thought to navigating the sights, sounds and smells of daily life, ...

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Orchid Outreach pays it forward with college scholarships

The giving spirit was alive and well at the Orchid Outreach Scholarship Awards Cocktail Party, as residents celebrated ...

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Wrist reward scenario: Common fracture needs specialized care

Just think of all the things our wrists enable us to do – typing on a keyboard, lifting ...

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Consumer wearable devices’ benefits include A-fib detection

“Consumer wearable devices like smartwatches are now being used by the general population to track vital signs and ...

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One man’s cautionary tale about hidden heart disease

When David McCormick’s cough wouldn’t go away after several weeks, he decided to make an appointment with his ...

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Vero Orthopaedics expands its urgent care services

Imagine playing pickleball when your foot suddenly gives out and you collapse on the court. Your friends help ...