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_ Addiction & Substance OveruseProviding Clinicians with Feedback on Their Opioid Prescribing Data Alters Future Prescribing By Sondra Forsyth articleAsking emergency department (ED) providers to self-identify their opioid prescribing practices and then providing them with timely, clinically relevant, individualized, … Read More→
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_ Women's Health and WellnessGynecology and Your Heart Health By Jane Farrell articleAnnual “well woman” exams by OB/GYNs give an opportunity to evaluate another area of women’s health: heart health, according to … Read More→
_ Breast CancerMultigene Testing Replacing BRCA Tests for Breast Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article The use of genetic tests aimed at detecting mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in women with breast … Read More→
_ The Plants Scientists Say Should Be in Your Bedrooms By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch from NASA and the American College has revealed the houseplants which are best suited to be placed in the … Read More→
_ Cancer CenterHalting the Spread of Cancer By Jane Farrell articleScientists have identified a compound that blocks the metastasis of pancreatic and other cancers. Using various animal model, scientists at … Read More→
_ Skin cancerEnjoy the Outdoors and Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun By Sondra Forsyth articleIs there anything more cheering than the first balmy, sunny days of spring? After a seemingly endless run of cold, … Read More→
_ Sleep ApneaOlder Americans Are Rarely Evaluated for Sleep Apnea although Many Are at Risk By Jane Farrell articleIn a study of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who were asked about sleep disturbances, 56% were estimated … Read More→
_ Hearing LossSimple Treatment May Minimize Hearing Loss Triggered by Loud Noises By Sondra Forsyth articleIt’s well known that exposure to extremely loud noises — whether it’s an explosion, a firecracker or even a concert … Read More→
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_ How to Make Sure Dr. Google Takes Good Care of You By Sondra Forsyth articleOnline symptom checkers – often referred to as “Dr. Google” – where you simply enter whatever is ailing you and … Read More→
_ Heart HealthKeep Saying Yes to Fish Twice a Week for Heart Health By Jane Farrell articleA new scientific advisory reaffirms the American Heart Association’s recommendation to eat fish, especially those rich in Omega-3 fatty acids … Read More→
_ Atrial FibrillationNew Combined Risk Scores Effectively Predict Stroke Likelihood By Jane Farrell articleTwo clinical risk score models, when combined, help doctors more accurately assess the stroke risk of patients who have atrial … Read More→
_ Skin cancerSkin Cancer More Prevalent among U.S. Military Personnel By Jane Farrell articleU.S. military personnel are likelier to develop skin cancer than the general population, according to research published in the Journal … Read More→
_ Nutmeg's Hidden Power: Helping the Liver By Sondra Forsyth articleSmelling nutmeg evokes images of fall, pumpkin pie and hot apple cider. But the spice has been used for years … Read More→
_ Heart HealthChinese Medicinal Plant Dangerous to Heart: Study By Jane Farrell articleA plant often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) contains substances that can cause cardiac arrhythmia, according to new research. … Read More→