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Q&A: Anesthesiologists do much more than put you to sleep
by January 22 2015
You’re being wheeled into surgery - a journey some 53 million Americans will make sometime this year. As ...
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Chronic venous insufficiency rarely requires surgery
by January 15 2015
Although many people haven’t heard of it, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an all-to-common condition. While there’s debate ...
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Hospital sees 40 patients a month with stroke symptoms
by January 15 2015
One American dies from a stroke every four minutes. That’s 15 deaths every hour, 360 deaths each day. ...
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Coronary ‘heart’ disease remains leading cause of death in U.S
by January 08 2015
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is, hands down, the leading cause of death in the United States for both ...
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Patients with chronic pain can live happy lives
by January 08 2015
There is disagreement about the number of Americans who suffer from chronic pain. A 2011 Institute of Medicine ...
Most acid reflux conditions don’t require surgery
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Most acid reflux conditions don’t require surgery
by December 31 2014
We bet everyone reading this knows about gastroesophageal reflux; commonly known as acid reflux. It happens when stomach ...
Lung-mapping tool key to early cancer detection
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Lung-mapping tool key to early cancer detection
by December 31 2014
The idea of having to undergo an “electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy,” or ENB for short, might well be frightening ...
New Lupus treatments dramatically improve survival rate
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New Lupus treatments dramatically improve survival rate
by December 26 2014
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks tissues and organs. It is ...
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Vero dentists staff free clinics for the needy
by December 26 2014
Fresh off the success of its “Project Christmas Smile,” free dental care event on Dec. 6, the Treasure ...
Scott Center opens autism treatment clinic in Vero
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Scott Center opens autism treatment clinic in Vero
by December 24 2014
Intensive early treatment can make a big difference in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...
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Girls on the Run season culminates in 5K
by December 20 2014
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — “I can’t believe I just did that!” one girl cheerfully shouted as she crossed the ...
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Flu season starting unusually early
by December 19 2014
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The 2014-15 flu season is off to an earlier than usual start in Florida. In ...