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Sebastian River proud of ER team’s ‘door-to-doc’ time
One thing that’s not likely to change in the immediate aftermath of Steward Health’s takeover of the Sebastian ...
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Implanted pump works wonders during heart surgery
Dr. Dinesh Patel is a cardiac surgery specialist whose skills are so sought-after that he performs procedures at ...
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So long, pardner: Popular Vero doctor pulling up stakes
A pair of well broken-in cowboy boots might be the first visual cue that Dr. William (Bill) Frazier ...
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Opioid ‘madness,’ not legal reefer, poses bigger threat
“Reefer Madness,” “The Assassin of Youth,” “The Devil’s Weed” and “The Terrible Truth” were all faux documentary films ...
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Raves for new CAR T-cell blood-cancer treatment
Physicians in general – and oncologists in particular – don’t tend toward hyperbole. So, when respected researchers and ...
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Doc stocks new endoscopy center with high-tech goodies
Now that ground has been broken on the new Scully Endoscopy Center at the Indian River Medical Center, ...
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Steward Health outlines its ‘model’ for area hospitals
Spotting a polar bear here on the Treasure Coast in July or August is definitely not a common ...
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Do’s and don’ts of CPAP cleaning (and yes, Scotch works)
Millions of Americans use continuous positive air pressure – or CPAP – machines to combat obstructive sleep apnea. ...
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‘Cutting edge’ hiatal hernia surgery available here
By the age of 60, a whopping – and oddly symmetrical – 60 percent of all seniors will ...
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Construction starts on new IRMC endoscopy center
Having gastrointestinal issues? You are far from alone. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ...
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Massage therapy has major benefits for cancer patients
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Why wait? Get ‘healthier now’ with weight-loss surgery
Dr. Jason Radecke has a radical idea. This particular bariatric surgeon, who has a 5-star rating from WebMD ...