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Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline?
Hearing loss affects 30 percent of Americans in their 60s, and that percentage more than doubles for those 70 and older. While it’s one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, some studies indicate that hearing loss can signal an even more serious deterioration—that of cognitive ability.
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Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology, or ear, nose, and throat Surgery, is a specialty dedicated to the care of disorders above the clavicles.
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What Can I Do About My Heartburn?
It’s a typical weekday night after dinner. You’re relaxing on the sofa when a burning sensation surges across your chest. You had the same thing happen a few nights earlier, but tonight the pain is joined by a frightening tightness in your throat. Could this be a heart attack? Or maybe just a nasty bout of heartburn? But even if it is “just heartburn,” should you be concerned enough to see a doctor?
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Recognizing the Widowmaker Heart Attack
Fans of the television series “This is Us” finally found out how Jack Pearson, the father, died, but they still had a lot of questions that weren’t related to the episode. After saving his family, the dog and precious mementos from a house fire, Jack died from a sudden heart attack, commonly known as a widowmaker. Although long-time viewers already knew the character, who was always seen in flashbacks, had died, they were devastated. How could a catastrophic heart attack affect such a young and seemingly healthy person? Online searches for the term “widowmaker” surged 5000% after the show aired.
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When Your Child’s Nosebleed Is Serious
Seeing your child with a nosebleed can be scary, but try to remain calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are and can be treated at home.
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Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute
We offer advanced expertise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of lung diseases.
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With Flu Shots Less Effective this Year, Here's Why You Should Still Get Vaccinated
Every year during flu season, there’s a debate about whether to get the flu vaccine.
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Are You Experiencing Dizziness? It Could Be Your Ear
Every day we use our ears to hear, but these complex organs also help us maintain our balance. Deep within the inner ear is the vestibular system, which promotes our ability to stand steadily, stabilize eye position during head movement and move gracefully.
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Catching Multiple Sclerosis Early
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the nervous system that affects the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. Early signs of MS are varied and can be similar to other illnesses, however, those symptoms are important to know since early detection and treatment of MS can help delay the progression of MS.
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TAVR Procedure Brings New Hope to Heart Patients
In years past, people with severe aortic valve stenosis had few choices for treatment—but the TAVR procedure offers a new option that can literally bring new life to heart patients.
