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Heart specialist’s full attention on prevention

Dr. Seth Trifiro, a newly-minted cardiovascular specialist who joined Sebastian River Medical Center this fall, is bringing a ...

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Shining an endoscopic light on Barrett’s esophagus

Barrett’s esophagus, according to Indian River Medical Center gastroenterologist Dr. Ashley Canipe, is a complex condition that is ...

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Progress on diagnosing Alzheimer’s at earlier stage

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a chemical compound that could ...

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New primary care doc eager to build her practice

The healthcare system in this country is – hands down – the most expensive in the world, yet ...

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Kids and food allergies: New research on prevention

This is one in an occasional series about children’s health issues. We know that many of our readers ...

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Scan-do: New 3-D imaging spots early breast cancers

What you can’t see can still hurt you. Worse, it can sometimes kill you. That’s especially true when ...

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Genetic-based treatment adds to cancer-fighting arsenal

Dr. James Grichnik’s enthusiasm about bringing genetic counseling and testing for cancer to Vero Beach, along with newly ...

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Anxiety disorder doubles men’s cancer-death risk

If another reason is needed for men to seek treatment when suffering from anxiety, a large European study ...

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Hormones can hurt seniors’ appetites… and here’s YY

Loss of appetite is a common problem in elderly adults, and it can have serious consequences, including unintentional ...

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New cholesterol drugs: Promising but (very) pricey

Two new cholesterol-busting drugs are now on the market, but they both come with drawbacks. More than 75 ...

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IRMC adding heightened security and customer service

Starting next Monday, visitors to the Indian River Medical Center will be greeted with what the hospital hopes ...

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Study tackles epilepsy drugs’ effects on unborn children

This is one in an occasional series about children’s health issues. We know that many of our readers ...