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‘East Side’ medical practice has new name, new services
Finding “urgent care” close to the island in Vero Beach is about to get a little trickier. Dr. ...
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‘Ultrasonography’ device takes imaging to new level
In January of this year Florida Healthcare Specialists’ Dr. Hugo Davila unwrapped one of the most modern, flexible ...
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Dump that bump with minimally invasive bunion surgery
Bothered by bunions? According to newly arrived advanced foot and ankle surgery specialist Dr. Amber Morra at Vero ...
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Nurse practitioners, physician assistants can lead care force
If you are one of those who look down your nose at the thought of being treated by ...
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Lots to digest about inflammatory bowel disease and its cures
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is, according to the Mayo Clinic, “an umbrella term” used to describe multiple disorders ...
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Reverse arthroplasty turns tables on shoulder fractures
The older we get the more likely we are to suffer complex bone fractures – particularly in our ...
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Tru-D robot helps knock out hospital-associated infections
If you’re not at least a little concerned whenever you check into a hospital or any other healthcare ...
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This laser is ‘picosecond’ to none for tattoo removal
Think before you ink. Getting rid of a tattoo can be a tricky – and sometimes risky – ...
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Your hip or knee problems acting up? Better get Mako
If you or a loved one are considering a hip or knee replacement procedure, you might want to ...
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Get ‘Smart’: Mobile devices soon integral to cardio care
According to invasive cardiologist Dr. Arley Peter, vice-chair of cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, the way ...
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Nurse practitioner going above and beyond for senior care
Jennifer Konowitz, a nurse practitioner at Sebastian River Medical Center’s cardiac catheterization lab, has set her sights on ...
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Flu knew? More vaccine options this year than ever before
If you think ‘the flu’ is nothing more than an annoying cold, think again. According to the Centers ...