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Limitations of the 23andMe BRCA1/2 Test
Limitations of the 23andMe BRCA1/2 Test
Posted: Jan 28, 2025

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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Protect Your Child From Norovirus
Protect Your Child From Norovirus
Posted: Jan 21, 2025

Protect Your Child From Norovirus

Know the signs, the treatment & how to avoid catching it in the first place

With an estimated 2,500 outbreaks each year, norovirus is both incredibly contagious and difficult to avoid. Pediatrician Ronald D. Laracuente shares some common-sense steps you can take to protect your family from infection.

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Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room?
Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room?
Posted: Jan 14, 2025

Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room?

Knowing the difference can save time, money, and even your life.

If you’ve suffered an accident or sustained an injury, it’s important to know that you can find medical help at one of Sarasota Memorial’s seven Urgent Care Centers and four Emergency Rooms spread throughout the county. But it’s also important to know the difference between an Urgent Care Center and an Emergency Room because they’re not quite the same thing.

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A Brief History of Anesthesiology
A Brief History of Anesthesiology
Posted: Jan 7, 2025

A Brief History of Anesthesiology

From Sumerians to Sarasota Memorial

Perhaps the biggest miracle of modern surgery is that you get to sleep through it. This wasn’t always the case. Let’s look back at this winding path of weird ideas and medical invention—and be glad we’ve come so far.

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RENEW Your Resolution in 2025
RENEW Your Resolution in 2025
Posted: Dec 30, 2024

RENEW Your Resolution in 2025

With Health & Wellness Coach Lauren Pullman, MS

The holidays are over and now it’s time to refocus and prioritize your health in the new year. But you don’t have to do it alone! With programs like RENEW and facilities like HealthFit, Sarasota Memorial has the resources you need to get the most out of your New Year’s resolution.

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