April 3, 2020 by John Fernandez
Coronavirus Roundup: New CDC Data on...
New CDC Study: 71% of COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized had Underlying Health Issues...
Sleep Disturbances May Increase Risk for Alzheimer’s
Research on the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease has uncovered toxic proteins that interrupt signals firing between neurons. Those signals play an important role...
July 31, 2017 / 3 min read
Gel Reduces Side Effects of Radiation Therapy...
For the thousands of men treated with radiation therapy for prostate cancer each year, a new procedure is providing a lot of relief.
July 24, 2017 / 2 min read
Surprising Facts About Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and...
Living in South Florida creates many self-proclaimed “experts” about the heat index, dangerous temperatures and related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke....
July 19, 2017 / 3 min read
Robotic Hernia Repair on the Rise
While documented incidence of abdominal hernias varies greatly, researchers and surgeons generally agree that hernia repair is the most common procedure surgeons perform. Now, research...
June 26, 2017 / 3 min read
‘Dry Drowning’ – Warning Signs That Parents...
The “dry drowning” death of a 4-year-old boy from Houston has brought national attention to a rare condition that can occur hours or even days...
June 14, 2017 / 2 min read
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Philips:...
The president of one of the leading healthcare technology companies in the world spoke recently to physicians and supporters of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute...
March 7, 2017 / 2 min read
Protect Your Family (and Pets) Against ‘Thirdhand...
As reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a continuing overall decline in smoking rates among American adults, questions remain...
February 20, 2017 / 3 min read
Saving Your Vision From Glaucoma
It’s not exactly a scientific analogy, but ophthalmologist Aarup Kubal, M.D., likes to compare glaucoma to clogged pipes. “When I talk to patients, I describe...
January 31, 2017 / 3 min read
Miami Cancer Institute Celebrates Generosity of Its...
Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida celebrated its employees on January 5 with a ceremony to thank them for their generosity. More than...
January 13, 2017 / 1 min read
Fireworks Safety Tips (With Infographic)
New Year’s Eve may not generate as many fireworks gatherings for the family as the Fourth of July does, but you need to keep the...
December 30, 2016 / 1 min read
