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All About Osteoporosis: When to Screen, What to Eat, How to Fight
All About Osteoporosis: When to Screen, What to Eat, How to Fight
Posted: Apr 22, 2025

All About Osteoporosis: When to Screen, What to Eat, How to Fight

With Endocrinologist Angela Boldo, MD.

Nearly 80% of women over age 80 will experience significant loss in bone density. A third will have full-blown osteoporosis. But while loss of bone density is a natural part of aging, that doesn’t mean we can’t do anything about it.

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Most Penicillin Allergies Are Misdiagnosed — Here’s Why That Matters
Most Penicillin Allergies Are Misdiagnosed — Here’s Why That Matters
Posted: Apr 15, 2025

Most Penicillin Allergies Are Misdiagnosed — Here’s Why That Matters

With First Physicians Group Allergist John S. Trickett, MD

Today, as many as 10% of patients are classified as allergic to penicillin. But studies have shown that the real number is closer to 1%—and this massive overdiagnosis is a real problem.

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Treating the Whole Person
Treating the Whole Person
Posted: Apr 8, 2025

Treating the Whole Person

Connecting patients with community resources to promote health and wellness

Maintaining good health doesn’t start—or end—at the hospital. And 80% of a person’s health is impacted by their ability to meet basic needs in everyday life, such as housing, food and transportation. That’s why Sarasota Memorial partners with community non-profits to ensure every patient has access to the resources they need.

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Cancer Care & Cardiotoxicity
Cancer Care & Cardiotoxicity
Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Cancer Care & Cardiotoxicity

When it comes to cancer, even the treatment can be hard on the heart.

Many have heard of fatigue, hair loss or nausea accompanying chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. Probably lesser known, but perhaps more serious, is something called cardiotoxicity—cardiovascular damage that can occur following certain types of treatment.

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What To Do About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
What To Do About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Posted: Mar 18, 2025

What To Do About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

With Pediatrician Deirdra Myers, MD

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD) is a very common childhood illness. Typically not a cause for alarm, it is very contagious and can become a serious problem if left untreated. Read more from FPG Pediatrician Dr. Myers about how to spot, treat, and prevent HMFD in your family.

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