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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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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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Posted: Mar 17, 2026

How To Talk about Hanging Up the Keys

Making plans for a full life after driving.

Whether the result of a chronic disease, such as Alzheimer’s, or just the product of normal aging, most of us will have to hang up our car keys eventually. Having a discussion about the eventual decision to stop driving is something that all families should do — just like drafting a will and making other end of life preparations. Here are some tips to help start the conversation.

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Posted: Mar 10, 2026

8 Simple Rules … for Riding an E-Bike Safely

Stay visible, stay vigilant and always use protection.

E-bikes—as well as e-scooters, hoverboards, and other similarly e-motorized options—have emerged as the eco-conscious, convenient, and cost-efficient transportation of choice for many, especially in a sunny beachside town like Sarasota. But just as e-bike popularity has skyrocketed, so have e-bike injuries.

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Posted: Mar 4, 2026

Common Questions for the Pediatrician: Cold, Flu & Allergies

With Jennifer Scheer, DO, and Susan Mihm, MD

Kids don’t come with a manual, but they sure do come with lots of questions. So we sat down with two of Sarasota Memorial's FPG Pediatricians—Dr. Jennifer Scheer and Dr. Susan Mihm—for a quick primer on some common concerns

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