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Long-term Survivors of Childhood Cancer May Face Higher Suicide Risk

Oct 25, 2021 at 12:30 am by pj

  Survivors of childhood cancer have increased risks of experiencing various challenges, such as emotional distress, impaired quality of life, and financial burdens. A n.... Read More
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Worn-Out Nurses Hit the Road for Better Pay, Stressing Hospital Budgets — and Morale

Oct 23, 2021 at 08:43 pm by pj

  By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, Kaiser Health News In parts of the country where covid-19 continues to fill hospitals, a rotating cast of traveling nurs.... Read More
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Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute Adds Nationally Recognized Cardiothoracic Surgeons to Team

Oct 21, 2021 at 06:25 pm by pj

Paul Massimiano, MD, and Anthony Rongione, MD, add expertise and experience to bring new and innovative treatment options for valve disease and heart failure.   Orlando.... Read More
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Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosis Might be Addressed Through Better Patient-doctor Conversations

Oct 20, 2021 at 08:55 pm by pj

By Bill Levesque It can be a disquieting moment for a patient. A lump or bump is found on their neck. It’s a thyroid nodule. Is it cancer? Many of those patients will p.... Read More
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Physician Opinion: The Unvaccinated Are Looking Smarter Every Week 

Oct 20, 2021 at 07:31 pm by pj

By Thomas T. Siler, M.D.  Article originally published in American Thinker There is a massive propaganda push against those choosing not to vaccinate against COVID.... Read More
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Scientists Search for Cause of Mysterious Covid-Related Inflammation in Children

Oct 20, 2021 at 05:29 pm by pj

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Like most other kids with covid, Dante and Michael DeMaino seemed to have no serious symptoms. Infected in mid-February, both los.... Read More
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They Treat Me Like I’m Old and Stupid: Seniors Decry Health Providers’ Age Bias

Oct 20, 2021 at 05:10 pm by pj

  By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Joanne Whitney, 84, a retired associate clinical professor of pharmacy at the University of California-San Francisco, often.... Read More
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Thinking Outside the Box to Solve School Hunger

Oct 20, 2021 at 03:59 pm by pj

By Elizabeth Santiago   From making new friends to making it to school on time, students have plenty to worry about on a day-to-day basis. One thing they shouldn&rsquo.... Read More
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Brain Researcher Presented with AMA Distinguished Service Award

Oct 20, 2021 at 03:51 pm by pj

The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Carolyn C. Meltzer, M.D., an internationally recognized imaging scientist, academic administrator, and social justice advocate.... Read More
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Nemours Children’s Health Convenes Panel on The Future of Children’s Health in Florida

Oct 20, 2021 at 03:45 pm by pj

  Breakfast event serves as a kickoff to Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Future of Florida Summit   Nemours Children’s Health experts will convene a dis.... Read More
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A Labor of Love: The Unseen Struggle of Grandparent Caregivers

Oct 20, 2021 at 03:40 pm by pj

Larry Cooper, MSW, LCSW   Life doesn’t always follow a direct path; instead, we face detours and other obstacles along the journey. For thousands of Central Flori.... Read More
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Pioneering Transplant Surgeon Presented with AMA Scientific Achievement AwardPioneering Transplant Surgeon Presented with AMA Scientific Achievement Award

Oct 20, 2021 at 03:36 pm by pj

The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Christian P. Larsen, M.D., D.Phil., an Atlanta-based transplant surgeon and immunologist, with the 2021 Scientific Achievement.... Read More
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Chair of Surgery at UF College of Medicine Named to the National Academy of Medicine

Oct 19, 2021 at 08:56 pm by pj

By Dorothy Hagmajer GAINESVILLE — Gilbert Rivers Upchurch Jr., M.D., the Edward M. Copeland III and Ann and Ira Horowitz Chair in the University of Florida College of M.... Read More
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St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Announces Partnership with Partners in Care: Together for Kids

Oct 19, 2021 at 08:50 pm by pj

  St. Francis Reflections is the state’s only provider of choice for PIC:TFK in Brevard county   TITUSVILLE - St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care&nb.... Read More
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Michele Nichols appointed Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager at ServisFirst Bank of Central Florida

Oct 19, 2021 at 06:30 pm by pj

With 19 years' experience, Michele Nichols was appointed Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager with ServisFirst Bank of Central Florida, a $13B commercial bank foc.... Read More
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UF-led Study: Opportunities Exist for Improving Blood Pressure Control and Reducing Health Disparities

Oct 19, 2021 at 02:18 pm by pj

By Matt Splett GAINESVILLE — A University of Florida-led study of nearly 2 million Americans found that one in three individuals lack proper blood pressure control, wit.... Read More
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AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Health Park to Serve Growing Lake Mary Community

Oct 19, 2021 at 01:52 pm by pj

    AdventHealth has broken ground on a state-of-the-art health park that will provide a wide range of specialty services to Lake Mary and Seminole County res.... Read More
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Difficult Conversations During a Pandemic

Oct 18, 2021 at 09:56 pm by pj

By ELIZABETH GALFO, MD   As providers, we continuously communicate with our patients and families. We listen to their medical histories, ask them to open wide, say aaah.... Read More
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FDA’s Delay on Juul, Menthol Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Puts Kids at Risk 

Oct 18, 2021 at 08:50 pm by pj

By JANELLE HOM   As many students return to school for the first time in months, the American Lung Association urges FDA to act swiftly in ending sale of.... Read More
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Telehealth Waivers Are Gone, But Florida Providers Still Must Mind Virtual Care Risks

Oct 18, 2021 at 08:35 pm by pj

  By JONATHAN ROMERO   Like healthcare providers across the country, Florida’s medical community found the state’s telehealth emergency waivers to be.... Read More