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Limitations of the 23andMe BRCA1/2 Test
Limitations of the 23andMe BRCA1/2 Test
Posted: Apr 21, 2026

Limitations of the 23andMe BRCA1/2 Test

Why prognosis via postcard can’t replace the real deal.

As the accessibility of genetic testing expands, companies like 23andMe sell tests claiming to identify increased risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers. But it’s crucial to understand the very real limitations of these direct-to-consumer tests and why a certified genetic counselor is the gold standard.

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Endometriosis: Symptoms, Surgery, & Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility
Endometriosis: Symptoms, Surgery, & Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility
Posted: Apr 15, 2026

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Surgery, & Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility

With Kyle Garner, MD, FACOG.

Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting roughly 1 in 10 women, causing symptoms that range from mild discomfort to severe pain and even infertility. Invasive and difficult to diagnose, endometriosis has long been a troubling disease for both patients and physicians. 

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Justice Needs Nurses: Addressing a Critical Gap in Forensic Nursing
Justice Needs Nurses: Addressing a Critical Gap in Forensic Nursing
Posted: Apr 7, 2026

Justice Needs Nurses: Addressing a Critical Gap in Forensic Nursing

Sarasota Memorial’s forensic nurse program - serving our community for more than a decade.

Each year, more than 100,000 survivors of sexual assault or rape will seek care in an emergency department. Despite this fact, there remains a severe shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners. Sarasota Memorial’s forensic program has more than 40, and they’ve been caring for patients in Sarasota County since 2015.

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Ask An Expert: The Connection Between HPV and Throat Cancer
Ask An Expert: The Connection Between HPV and Throat Cancer
Posted: Apr 1, 2026

Ask An Expert: The Connection Between HPV and Throat Cancer

With Head & Neck Surgeon and Cancer Specialist Peter Vosler, MD

HPV is a common sexually transmitted disease that has long been connected with increased chance of cervical cancer in women. But it’s only more recently that connections between HPV and certain throat cancers have been discovered and studied. Learn more with Dr. Peter Vosler.

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Breaking Down the Brain
Breaking Down the Brain
Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Breaking Down the Brain

A look inside the amazing anatomy that makes us who we are.

That three pounds of thinking inside your skull may be 60% fatty tissue but it’s far from lazy, capable of transmitting information through the body faster than 250mph and powering a 25-watt bulb.

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