A Machine, a Baby Girl and a 289-Day Miracle
A machine breathed for 4-month-old Aubrey, doing the work of her tiny lungs, pumping her blood with a soft hum that provided the steady soundtrack of a life in…
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From the Jobsite to the OR: Mitchell’s Journey Through Facial Reconstruction
The brittle nature of terra cotta pipe requires extra finesse to cut. With 12 years of experience in the U.S. Navy as a combat constructionist and a skilled…
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International Overdose Awareness Day: Fighting Stigma and Bringing Change
International Overdose Awareness Day occurs every Aug. 31 and is the largest global campaign to bring awareness to rising overdose rates. Combating this issue…
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Common Pregnancy Symptoms to Expect During Each Trimester
“Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all and wonder who in the world you will turn out to be.” — Carrie Fisher…
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Sports Injury Education and Prevention: Concussions, Heat Illness and Sudden Cardiac Death
Summertime in Florida means high temperatures, recreational sports and a rise of serious sports-related injuries, such as concussions, heat illness and sudden…
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Know the Signs of a Food Allergy
May 13 starts Food and Allergy Awareness week, recognizing the 15 million Americans who are affected by food allergies. Such allergies happen when the body…
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How an artificial heart brought a bubbly baby’s smile back
Valeria Ocampo giggles and babbles as most babies do. She likes to play with her toy giraffe and rattle. What separates her from other babies is she does these…
