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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 ...

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Vagus idea: New treatment used to help stroke recovery

The vagus nerve is not your most well-known body part, but it’s certainly one of the most important. ...

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Infectious disease doctor: All adults should test for hepatitis C

A killer disease could be lurking in your body without your knowledge and not showing any symptoms until ...

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Understanding ADHD: Millions of adults have it. Most cases are undiagnosed

That cranky neighbor on your block or irritable colleague at work might not be to blame for their ...

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New treatment offers hope for aggressive prostate cancer

Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. In 2023, an estimated 288,300 ...

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Latest weight-loss craze has a solid medical foundation

Elon Musk did it. Amy Schumer did it. And a growing number of other celebrities are doing it, ...