September 29, 2016 by John Fernandez
Prostate Cancer: Considering Early-Stage Options
The disease was more likely to spread in the men who opted...
Mariners Hospital Reopens in the Florida Keys...
Mariners Hospital, at mile marker 91.5 in Tavernier, is officially open. Although the hospital had been providing emergency services within hours of Hurricane Irma's passing...
September 15, 2017 / 1 min read
Brain Aneurysms: Most Are Found ‘Incidentally’
"Most patients are lucky to have the aneurysms incidentally found through a CT scan or MRI after complaining of migraines, sinus issues, memory loss, dizziness...
October 18, 2016 / 3 min read
Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon Opens Field...
Fishermen's Community Hospital has reopened as a Mobile Disaster Hospital in Marathon after suffering damage during Hurricane Irma. Baptist Health South Florida is partnering with...
September 26, 2017 / 1 min read
Spinal Cord ‘Pacemaker’ Reduces Chronic Back Pain
Fortunately, there is a device that helps the back override pain. Doctors sometimes refer to this device as a “pacemaker for the spine.” Although it...
April 2, 2014 / 3 min read
Florida Keys Stroke Victim Calls Recovery a...
When you’ve just suffered an acute stroke, what happens next could mean the difference between facing a lifetime of disability or walking out of the...
October 1, 2019 / 3 min read
Understanding Cancer-Related Cognitive Dysfunction – ‘Chemo Brain’
Cancer-related cognitive dysfunction, frequently referred to as “chemo brain,” has been reported in as many as 75 percent of people receiving cancer treatment. Cancer care...
January 30, 2018 / 3 min read
Miami Cancer Institute Grand Opening (Video)
A ceremonial ribbon cutting on a picture-perfect South Florida evening officially marked the opening of Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. The state-of-the...
January 26, 2017 / 1 min read
Proton Therapy Treats Prostate Cancer with Minimal...
Many men half his age would be hard-pressed to match Alberto Gonzalez’s energy, enthusiasm and determination. After undergoing treatment for prostate cancer over the past...
September 11, 2019 / 3 min read
Treating Migraines With the Help of Botox...
Migraines are considered the most common disabling brain disorder, characterized by severe headaches that hit about 20 percent of women and 10 percent of men...
January 4, 2018 / 2 min read
Staying Motivated to Exercise Regularly
While it’s recommended adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate-to-intense exercise five or more days a week, most people fall short.
August 30, 2016 / 3 min read
