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Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Expect
Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Expect
Posted: Dec 17, 2019

Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Expect

Written by SMH Copywriter Phil Lederer

Thanks to advances in technology — like the robotic surgical assistant ROSA — recovery times for knee replacement surgeries have been drastically reduced. So what kind of recovery and rehab can patients expect after a Total Knee Arthroplasty these days? We talked with SMH medical experts to find out.

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Vaping 101 for Parents
Vaping 101 for Parents
Posted: Oct 29, 2019

Vaping 101 for Parents

With SMH Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator Amie Miller

Learn what "juuling" is and how it can affect your teen or young adult in this Ask An Expert video blog post with SMH Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator Amie Miller, MSN, APRN. Plus, learn what you can do to prevent vaping and where to find juuling / vaping related resources.

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Cervical Cancer & HPV Prevention ~ Ask An Expert
Cervical Cancer & HPV Prevention ~ Ask An Expert
Posted: Aug 9, 2019

Cervical Cancer & HPV Prevention ~ Ask An Expert

With SMH Gynecological Oncologist Richard Boothby, MD

All women are at risk for cervical cancer. But the disease is highly preventable, and when it’s found early, it’s highly treatable. To learn more about cervical cancer prevention and ways to screen for the disease, Healthe-Matters editors talked with Dr. Richard Boothby, a gynecological oncologist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. 

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‘Flesh-eating Bacteria’ — Ask An Expert Q&A
‘Flesh-eating Bacteria’ — Ask An Expert Q&A
Posted: Jul 2, 2019

‘Flesh-eating Bacteria’ — Ask An Expert Q&A

With Infectious Disease Specialist Manuel Gordillo, MD

Local infectious disease expert Manuel Gordillo, MD, addresses "flesh-eating bacteria" in our area waters and whether it's safe to swim, plus some tips to reduce your risk of bacterial skin infection.

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Joint Replacement Surgery ~ Ask An Expert Q&A
Joint Replacement Surgery ~ Ask An Expert Q&A
Posted: May 28, 2019

Joint Replacement Surgery ~ Ask An Expert Q&A

With SMH Orthopedic Program Coordinator Lisa Kennedy

When aging or injury leave you with painful, worn-out joints, joint replacement surgery may be your best treatment option. Knowing what to expect before and after surgery can help ease worry and stress. Sarasota Memorial Orthopedic Program Coordinator Lisa Kennedy explains in this Ask An Expert Q&A.

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