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Persistent Pulmonary Problems in Asymptomatic or Mildly Symptomatic COVID-19 Patients
December 22, 2020
All confirmed COVID-19 cases range from asymptomatic to potentially deadly, yet most patients who have tested positive have gone on to make a full recovery. While the long-term consequences are still unknown, the discovery of pulmonary injuries has medical experts worried.
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World’s Smallest Heart Pump Helps Bahamian Woman with Weak Heart
December 19, 2020
Angelique Williamson exercised regularly and had even run marathons and competed in fitness competitions. So when the 53-year-old couldn’t climb a flight of stairs in her Bahamas home without feeling winded and out of breath, she knew something was wrong.
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Influenza Season: Importance of the Flu Vaccine, Symptoms, and Risks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
November 17, 2020
The flu season begins in October, peaks around December, and can extend into May. This year in particular, due to the COVID-19 virus, it is critically important that everyone in our community get their flu shot.
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Woman Battling Sickle Cell Disease and Breast Cancer Delivers Miracle Baby at Holtz Children’s Hospital
November 17, 2020
Sonia Hutchinson has been suffering from sickle cell her whole life. This condition created complications with her pregnancies and miscarriages. While she was receiving treatment, her medical team discovered she pregnant.
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After Losing 100 Pounds, South Dade Woman is Ready to Embrace Her Next Chapter
November 9, 2020
After giving birth to two children in her early 30s, south Miami-Dade resident Michelle Rodriguez struggled with managing her weight. It had always fluctuated when she was growing up, but she had been able to control it on her own.
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Jackson Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 26, 2020
I come from Nicaragua, a Central American country that is poor economically, but rich with a vibrant culture, beautiful people, and delicious food. Our arts and crafts are beautiful. We are a caring population, stand up for what we believe in, and we come together to support one another in times of need.
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Pregnant Woman Battles Breast Cancer While Expecting Her First Child
October 23, 2020
At six months pregnant, Desiree Doughty was overjoyed with the anticipation of her first child. Doughty was keeping up with her regular check-ups but noticed something was not right with her breasts.
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What Black Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer
October 14, 2020
Black women have a 31 percent breast cancer mortality rate – the highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talked to Dr. Judith Hurley, an UHealth oncologist, who treats patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center, about the disparities that exists in Black women.
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Raising Awareness, Taking Action, and What You Need To Know
October 14, 2020
Every year in October, the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at Jackson Memorial Hospital joins forces with national advocates to raise awareness on domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October reminds the community that this continues to be a public health concern affecting millions of Americans.
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Quality of Life Restored For Miami Resident After Unexpected Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis
September 24, 2020
Edgar Coral, 56, has always lived a healthy and physically active life riding his bicycle – a hobby he’s enjoyed for decades. But three years ago, Coral was doing yard work outside his Downtown Miami home, when he unexpectedly began experiencing dyspneic (shortness of breath), became nauseous, and felt his heart racing as if he was going to have a heart attack.
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