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Difficulty Swallowing? When to Seek Treatment
The ability to swallow is a biological function that most people take for granted. But when an illness or injury occurs, swallowing may no longer...
July 10, 2017 / 3 min read
Surviving — and Thriving — After a...
On National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 4, the more than 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S. and their supporters will unite to celebrate...
June 4, 2017 / 3 min read
Being ‘Double-Jointed’ Can Be a Pain for...
When a child or adolescent experiencing chronic joint pain or dislocations visits Roger Saldana, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine...
April 13, 2017 / 3 min read
Depression: Overcoming Barriers to Diagnosis and Care
You probably know someone with depression. Nearly one in five Americans will have an episode of major depression at some point in their life, and...
April 6, 2017 / 3 min read
Chronic Kidney Disease: Are You At Risk?
National Kidney Month in March is part of an awareness campaign to help reduce the incidence of chronic kidney disease – the progressive loss of...
March 13, 2017 / 3 min read
Early Screening Success: Lung Cancer Patient Shares...
Can a $35 lung screening save your life? Arlene says “yes.” She credits the Baptist Health Lung Screening Program and her diligent doctors for detecting...
December 19, 2016 / 3 min read
Small Cell Lung Cancer: Early Detection Still...
Usually lacking early-stage symptoms, small cell lung cancer often develops the most aggressive lung tumors.
November 14, 2016 / 2 min read
Women and Optimism: Can a Healthy Outlook...
One U.S. study found that “optimists were less likely than pessimists to develop coronary heart disease and less likely to die of any cause over...
September 27, 2016 / 2 min read
Take Proper Steps to Prevent Falls
Every 20 minutes, an older adult in the U.S. dies from a fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reports that a...
September 22, 2016 / 2 min read
Managing Food Allergies: Tips for Parents
Researchers estimate that one in every 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy. That’s about two students in every classroom.
September 6, 2016 / 3 min read