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How This 60-Year-Old Trauma Procedure Could Save More Lives
As a Level One Trauma Center, we help people with severe injuries every day.
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Coping with a Chronic or Terminal Illness
Nearly 50 percent of adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition, while terminal conditions like heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s are the leading cause of death in the U.S.,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Natalie Cole’s Death Highlights the Danger of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Millions of fans were shocked by the recent death of “Unforgettable” singer Natalie Cole.
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4 Ways Cell Phones Could Be Affecting Your Health
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Conventional wisdom would say brush your teeth and shower, but for many people their day starts with a cell phone in hand.
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How Orlando Health Prepares for Hurricanes
Because we live in Florida, hurricanes are a part of the landscape here. That’s why we actively monitor all of these situations whenever the National Weather Service issues an advisory or alert.
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Why Doctors are Using a Surgical Treatment for Rib Fractures
Rib fractures usually occur after traumatic injury. Ten percent of all patients with blunt chest trauma have at least one rib fracture.
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Your Top 5 Cholesterol Questions Answered
Cholesterol is found in the fats within your blood. The body needs it to form healthy cells, but too much of it can lead to health issues such as heart disease.
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Advances in Cancer Treatment: Proton Therapy at Orlando Health
Radiation therapy is one of the many ways we treat cancer. As it’s developed over the years, we’ve been able to target the areas we want to treat while minimizing radiation to other areas in the body.
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How to Prepare for a Physician Visit
Did you know that the average American visits a doctor four times a year? That may seem like a lot, but that number is far below other countries (In Japan, it’s 13 times a year).
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Zika Virus Could Pose Threat to U.S.
There are several preventative measures you can take to stay safe. Florida residents, in particular, need to be cautious because our state is a major tourist destination.
