Fall 2025 Pinnacle Magazine

WEIGHT-LOSS WONDER DRUGS

By Karen Feldman

Widespread use reveals GLP-1 benefits for cardiovascular conditions, sleep apnea, and addiction

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are synonymous with weight loss. But their medical value seems to be on a steady upswing, as researchers discover these medications are playing a powerful role with many other conditions.

RAISING THE STANDARD OF CARE

By Denise Scott

High-precision protocols for complex gynecological cancers at Anderson Family Cancer Institute lead to faster healing, better outcomes

Invasive surgery is no longer the only treatment option for some complex gynecological cancers.

PROMISE OR PITFALL

By Phil Borchmann

Whole-body imaging as a cancer screening modality is a growing trend—one the medical community is still evaluating

It’s well known that diagnosing cancer at its earliest stages will lead to more successful treatments and outcomes. When symptoms arise, a combination of patient consultation and appropriate testing is a standard approach.

PIONEERING LUNG CANCER TREATMENT

By Nanci Theoret

Jupiter Medical Center was the first local medical center to invest in pulsed field ablation, which treats tumors without damaging healthy tissue

Jupiter Medical Center is pioneering a revolutionary new technique that’s offering a beacon of hope for patients with lung tumors. Pulsed-field ablation (PFA), an innovative, non-thermal technology, precisely targets lesions without damaging surrounding tissue and organs, requires little down time, and provides a new option for patients no longer responding to even the most advanced treatments. It’s also ideal for those who aren’t good candidates for surgery.

PIONEERING CARDIOVASCULAR BREAKTHROUGHS

By Denise Scott

Jupiter Medical Center sets new standards for heart bypass surgery and stroke prevention

Jupiter Medical Center is the first in the region to use minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery to treat heart blockages and the Neuroguard IEP System for treatment of carotid disease.

IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Erika Klein

Small steps and changes in daily diet and habits can reduce chronic inflammation and its harmful effects

You may have seen warnings about the effects of inflammation on your health, but is it truly that bad? Everyone experiences inflammation sometimes, as it’s your body’s way of responding to injuries, bacteria, and other harmful occurrences. While short-term or acute inflammation is a normal part of the healing process, inflammation that occurs over months or years can damage your health.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

By Kelley Marcellus

Celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, Jupiter Medical Center’s obstetrics unit provides care, comfort, and support to help growing families thrive

If your family is growing, you’re in good company.

AGING PATIENTS MODERN CARE

By Eric Barton

As an Age-Friendly Health System, Jupiter Medical Center customizes seniors’ care plans

When Jill Shutes began her nursing career more than three decades ago, hospitals were still learning how best to care for older adults. The prevailing focus was on treating illness and injury, not necessarily on preserving independence or quality of life for older patients during hospitalization.

A STEP AHEAD

By Karen Feldman

Identifying coronary artery disease with AI tools gives cardiologists a jump in tailoring personal heart-care plans

Medical imaging continues to improve at a breakneck pace, and now cardiovascular CT scanners are being equipped with artificial intelligence (AI). This newly added AI provides physicians the tools to identify coronary artery disease—plaque buildup in the blood vessels of the heart—in much greater detail, thereby decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death.

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