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Dermoscopic imaging system helps detect skin cancer
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Dermoscopic imaging system helps detect skin cancer
by June 19 2014
Diane Aldridge’s melanoma episode in 2007 woke her up to the realities of the potentially deadly cancer and ...
Advances in treatment of renal cancer cut death rate
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Advances in treatment of renal cancer cut death rate
by June 19 2014
Every year, about 13,000 people die of renal (kidney) cancer in the U.S. It is the most lethal ...
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Health First Health Plans to offer ABCDs of Original Medicare
by June 17 2014
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Health First Health Plans is offering a free event called the ABCDs of Original Medicare. ...
Health benefits of walking are numerous, studies show
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Health benefits of walking are numerous, studies show
by June 12 2014
After a hip replacement, Barbara Brugh kissed tennis goodbye. And now, with a “funny little body that doesn’t ...
Uterine procedure put on hold at IRMC, other hospitals
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Uterine procedure put on hold at IRMC, other hospitals
by June 05 2014
Indian River Medical Center, among other hospitals in the country, has stopped using a minimally invasive method to ...
Caregivers must remember to take care of themselves first
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Caregivers must remember to take care of themselves first
by May 29 2014
Simpler days of just picking up and going to the store are long gone for Flo Barnes, who ...
Colon surgery not as scary as it used to be
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Colon surgery not as scary as it used to be
by May 29 2014
When cancer or precancerous polyps in the colon require major surgery, the procedure has typically involved a long ...
Use of acupuncture for healing a growing practice
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Use of acupuncture for healing a growing practice
by May 22 2014
Businesswoman Kemble du Pont was feeling overwhelmed and anxious about filling the shoes of her predecessor. Mary Lou ...
She truly believes laughter is the best medicine
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She truly believes laughter is the best medicine
by May 22 2014
When Nancy Johnson heads out the door to work, she’ll likely be wearing a bright yellow smiley-face T-shirt, ...
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VNA offers free caregiver event May 21
by May 19 2014
SEBASTIAN – Being a caregiver is a demanding role. If you are looking for more information and support ...
Stroke still a great danger, despite advances in medicine
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Stroke still a great danger, despite advances in medicine
by May 15 2014
Bill Washabaugh, formerly a "Dance Fever" TV show contestant, could dance up a storm, igniting the floor with ...
Alzheimer’s symptoms can mimic other maladies
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Alzheimer’s symptoms can mimic other maladies
by May 08 2014
Carole Olsen noticed her husband Bob was getting a bit forgetful. But his happy, upbeat nature wasn't changing ...