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Robotic bronchoscopy: Revolutionary in detection of lung cancer

As with many diseases, early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer greatly increases patient survival rate, and new ...

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Meals on Wheels program benefits seniors’ health, wellness

It is common knowledge that a healthy diet is essential to good health, but some people, including many ...

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‘Matter’ of fact: Why feeling you’re valued is so important

Raise your hand if it makes you feel good when you know you matter to someone. Turns out ...

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Understanding – and how to counteract – the causes of fatigue

When you crawl into bed at night after a long day and can’t wait for your head to ...

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Mutated BRCA genes put both sexes at risk for breast cancer

When people think of breast cancer they usually think of women. But of course, breast cancer also affects ...

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New cataract removal method: Less (invasive) is more (precise)

By the age of 75, half of all Americans have cataracts, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. ...

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30-year success story: TCCH evolves into vital institution

Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH) started out 30 years ago, in 1993, as a small medical health center ...

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You’ve got some nerve: How and why sciatica causes pain

Sciatica refers to irritations – sometimes severe – of the sciatic nerve, the body’s largest nerve. According to ...

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Plastic surgery residents now training at innovative Vero practice

Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery is once again putting Vero Beach on the healthcare map, but this time it’s ...

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Water aerobics’ benefits have all age groups taking plunge

When it comes to water fitness, more and more people are getting into the pool. The well-known image ...

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Physician assistants play crucial role in today’s healthcare

With doctors swamped and in short supply in many places, physician assistants have become key components of the ...

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One-step reconstruction after mastectomy now the norm

Early detection and improved treatments have dramatically increased survival rates for breast cancer patients in recent decades. In ...