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Myths vs. Facts About COVID-19
As dangerous as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is, equally dangerous is the amount of misinformation that seems to spread just as rapidly, well-intentioned as...
April 6, 2020 / 4 min read
FIU Using 3D Printing to Make Face...
Florida International University and Baptist Health South Florida are partnering on an initiative to manufacture face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of...
March 31, 2020 / 1 min read
Why is ‘Flattening the Curve’ So Important...
As the number of COVID-19 cases in South Florida continues to rise, hospitals and emergency rooms are straining to provide care to all those who...
March 20, 2020 / 3 min read
For Pediatric Brain Cancer Patients, Proton Therapy...
Treating brain cancer in young children is a challenge, as radiation doses can negatively impact IQ and cognition as their brains grow and develop. A...
March 16, 2020 / 2 min read
For African-Americans, Especially, Focus on Heart Health...
There’s always something happening in February, particularly in South Florida, but for the region’s African-American population, two events in particular – Black History Month and...
February 19, 2020 / 3 min read
Plant-Based Burgers: Are They Really Better For...
Led by the emergence of “fake” burgers from brands like ImpossibleTM Foods and Beyond Meat, plant-based meat is quickly becoming a thing. It can be...
January 15, 2020 / 4 min read
Miami Cancer Institute Celebrates Proton Therapy Milestone
On Saturday, December 7th, more than 300 people gathered at Miami Cancer Institute to mark a major milestone for the world-renowned cancer center, as its...
January 9, 2020 / 4 min read
Early Detection of Bladder Cancer Gets Boost...
Flexible blue light cystoscopy, a new diagnostic technology available exclusively in South Florida at Miami Cancer Institute, is aiding in the early detection of cancer...
December 12, 2019 / 2 min read
Rare Brain Condition Brings Antigua Man to...
Few people know what an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is. Robert Hall certainly didn’t –until he suffered a brain seizure on August 23rd and awoke to...
December 9, 2019 / 4 min read
Patients Can Now Reserve Their Spot in...
Baptist Health South Florida, a market leader in the delivery of urgent care services for the past 30 years, has made it even easier for...
November 12, 2019 / 2 min read