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  • gatorbitethumbFirefighter credits surgeon’s persistence with saving his arm and his way of life
  • Samer Elbabaa, MD, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Orlando Health, shows expecting parents Jocelyn and Jared Rodriguez a 3D-printed model of their developing baby. Orlando Health surgeons are using the models to prepare for an in-utero procedure to correct spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord fails to close normally during development.New 3D Printing Technology Helps Surgeons Correct Birth Defect In Utero
  • healthcarethumbSurvey: Americans Delaying Needed Healthcare Due to COVID-19
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    Using a patient’s own tumor cells as ammunition to fight their cancer

    Clinical trial finds TIL therapy provides hope for survival to late-stage melanoma patients
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    Firefighter credits surgeon’s persistence with saving his arm and his way of life

    Experts stress importance of seeking the appropriate level of care for injuries
  • Samer Elbabaa, MD, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Orlando Health, shows expecting parents Jocelyn and Jared Rodriguez a 3D-printed model of their developing baby. Orlando Health surgeons are using the models to prepare for an in-utero procedure to correct spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord fails to close normally during development.

    New 3D Printing Technology Helps Surgeons Correct Birth Defect In Utero

    Lifelike fetal models show anatomical details that help surgeons prepare and predict challenges for delicate and complicated surgery
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    Survey: Americans Delaying Needed Healthcare Due to COVID-19

    Experts say the risk of infection is extremely low in medical facilities and avoiding them can have dire consequences
Participants in a Stop the Bleed training session learn the basics of applying pressure, packing a wound and using a tourniquet. Experts at The Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) say teaching these simple skills to everyday citizens can save lives during a mass attack or in the event of any traumatic injury.

Preparing for Tragedy: How Training to ‘Stop the Bleed’ can Save Lives
Survey finds most Americans are not confident about providing aid in a mass casualty situation, but a few simple skills can empower them to help

4-year-old Clayton Curry receives his annual flu shot. Alix Casler, MD of Orlando Health says vaccination rates have plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic and she’s working with families to get caught up on immunizations before kids head back to school.

Vaccination Rates Drop Due to COVID-19, Doctors Worry Preventable Disease Could be Next Pandemic
Survey finds ⅔ of parents nervous to take kids to pediatrician’s office for routine visits like vaccination

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Concerns Rise Over Fireworks Injuries as Public Displays Cancelled
New survey finds 16% buying fireworks this summer will do so because of COVID-19 cancellations

Pens at places like doctor’s offices and schools harbor viruses and bacteria that can make you sick, yet they are rarely cleaned. The CleanBlock sanitizes shared pens between users with a quick swipe.

Simple Device Sanitizes Often Overlooked Breeding Ground for Bacteria and Viruses
Shared pens carry thousands of germs but are rarely cleaned between users

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U.S. ARMY VETERAN ONE STEP CLOSER TO WALKING WITHOUT PAIN

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Reversing Pain and Health Issues May be as Simple as Fixing Your Posture
Poor posture affects the whole body, but survey finds less than half of Americans are concerned about it

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Survey Finds New Moms Often Overlook their Own Health After Delivery
Health care for physical and emotional concerns is crucial during the “fourth trimester”

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As Esports Industry Grows, Doctors Address Needs of Unique New Athletes
Doctors partner with professional team to keep players in top physical and mental shape

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Adaptive Workout Program Helps Wheelchair-Bound Patients Improve
Adaptive athletes build strength with CrossFit workouts while community encourages their growth

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Transforming Kids into All-Star Cooks

Linda Papa, MD, performs cognitive testing on a patient. She led a study at Orlando Health that found that college football players who had issues with things like memory and balance also had elevated biomarkers in their blood that indicate evidence of brain injuries.

Study: Lasting Evidence of Brain Injuries Present in College Football Players
Biomarker shows there are likely head injuries that cause damage but go undiagnosed

Brayden McMichael, 10, gets his annual flu shot. While medical professionals recommend that every healthy person over six months of age get the flu vaccine, a new national survey by Orlando Health found that a shocking number of parents are skeptical of its safety and effectiveness.

Survey Shows Widespread Skepticism of Flu Shot Despite Doctor Recommendations
More than half of parents think their children can get the flu from the vaccine, a third say it doesn’t work

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Doctors Drive 3,000 Miles to Help Men Find Safe Balance in Diet and Fitness
Survey finds millennials are more likely to go to extremes to reach fitness goals

A mother looks on as the pediatric trauma team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children cares for her son. A new survey shows that 90 percent of Americans think parents should be able to stay with their child rather than being confined to a waiting room.

Survey: Parents Should be Allowed to be Present During Trauma Care
Hospitals see the benefits of allowing parents to stay with their child through treatment

Doctors Jamin Brahmbhatt and Sijo Parekattil are hitting the road for their 4th annual Drive for Men’s Health. This year they are embarking on “Mission Manhood” with the message that male relatives need to open up and talk about their family health history, because knowing your risks is the key to prevention.

Survey Finds Men Don’t Talk About their Family Health History Risks
The 4th Annual Drive for Men’s Health aims to get men talking to each other

Dr. Maria Carolina Demori examines a patient for risk factors of heart disease at Orlando Health. Women should begin regular heart screenings at age 20 that include checks on their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. Women should also have a conversation with their doctor to see if an EKG or other heart test is needed to uncover any existing heart condition.

Survey: Most Women Don’t Know Age Heart Screenings Should Begin
60% of women think heart screenings should start after age 30 - experts recommend 20

Steven Corbett, MD, examines a patient in the emergency department at Orlando Health. A new national survey finds 1 in 4 vacations include a trip to the ER.

SURVEY: 1 In 4 Americans Had Vacation Interrupted By ER Visit
Doctors from one of the busiest tourist spots in the U.S. offer tips to stay healthy, safe

For the third year, doctors Jamin Brahmbhatt and Sijo Parekattil travel coast to coast in the Drive for Men`s Health. The duo will cover more than 6,000 urging men to start making their health a priority, and stop making excuses to avoid going to the doctor.

Doctors Drive Coast-to-Coast With A Message For Men: Stop Making Excuses To Avoid Going To The Doctor!
New survey lists men’s top excuses for ditching their annual doctor’s appointment

Dr. Naren Ramakrishna speaks with a patient, Rhea Birusingh, before she undergoes proton therapy to treat a tumor found behind her eye during her pregnancy. Rhea is the first patient to be treated at the new proton therapy center at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health.

Breakthrough Technology Offers New Treatment For Patients With Hard-to-Reach Tumors
State of the art cancer treatment saves new mom’s eyesight

Chapel Herron, front, and her sister Lillie enjoy some screen time at their home in Orlando, Florida.

How To Manage Your Child’s Screen Time
Expert offers tips to help find balance between the time kids spend online and outside

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Doctors Can Use A Simple Blood Test To Detect Concussions Up To A Week After Head Injuries

Shekyra DeCree, of Columbus, Ohio, lost 100 pounds after recognizing the emotional connection she had to food. In a recent national survey by Orlando Health, only 10 percent listed the mental aspects of dieting as important.

Lose Weight By Focusing On Mental Health First
Expert says diets often fail because people don’t address the emotional aspects of food

David Bello, MD, listens to the heart of a patient at Orlando Health using a new device called HeartBuds, a smartphone and an app.

So Long, Stethoscope? New Device And IPhone Alter Exams
Doctors develop device, app to conduct safer, more thorough exams with smartphones

Linda Papa, MD, MSC has developed a blood test that can detect concussions in children. In a recent study, researchers at Orlando Health took CT scans of children with head injuries and compared the outcomes with those from the blood tests. Results show that the blood test could identify which children had concussions with 94% accuracy, and could even detect their severity. Details: bit.ly/1KpliAb

Concussions In Kids Are Detectable By Blood Test
Study: blood test is 94% reliable in detecting concussions in kids, confirmed by CT scans

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Dr. Phillips, Inc. Unveils New Senior Living And Health Care Campus

A group of patients and healthcare providers meet for a shared medical appointment at Orlando Health. After meeting as a group for a year, the patients, who all have diabetes, showed significant improvements in their weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Learn more about this growing trend here: bit.ly/1HmaXDx

Patients Who See Doctors In Groups Are Healthier
Growing trend called “shared medical appointments” has patients going to the doctor in groups - and in one group, the results are raising eyebrows

Nurse Harriet Miller, PhD, shows the pacifier she developed specifically for preemies. Miller was bothered by the fact that most preemies in her care couldn`t have pacifiers due to tubes in their mouths that help them breathe and eat. So, she developed a specialized `preemie pacifier` and a study at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies proves it works. Details here: bit.ly/1DPYsJf

Crusade For More Babies To Have ‘Preemie Pacifier’
Nurse who developed special pacifier pushes for more babies to have access

A nurse takes a photo during a recent surgery on an 8 year old boy at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. Doctors there have developed an app that allows nurses to safely and securely send texts, photos and videos from the OR directly to the smartphones of family members in an effort to keep them informed on progress during surgical procedures. See how the app works here: bit.ly/1x820XI

Nurses Text, Send Images From O-R With New App
Safe, secure app is designed to keep parents up to date during surgery, ease tensions while they wait

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Orlando Health Opens First Proton Therapy Center In Central Florida
The Marjorie and Leonard Williams Center for Proton Therapy offers revolutionary treatment to cancer patients

Amy Caterina, of San Diego, California, relaxes by a pool in Orlando, Florida, where she underwent surgery for lymphedema in her right leg. Caterina is one of a growing number of Americans taking part in domestic medical tourism. After researching doctors online, Caterina decided to make the 2,500 mile journey to have surgery at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health. For more on her surgery and the medical tourism trend, click here: bit.ly/1tBspdS

Tourists Come For The Sun, Stay For The Surgery
Doctors at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health consult patients from dozens of states as more prove willing to travel for medical care

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Happy Holiday, Even For Kids In The Hospital