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  Race, Income Can Determine Blood Cancer Outcomes, Studies Show

  If someone is stricken with a blood cancer or life-threatening clot, they’ll probably fare better if they are white and wealthy, three new studies show. The ongoing impact of patient race and income to medical outcomes was...

  • Posted December 12, 2022
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  Odds for Early Death Rise After Severe Injury Linked to Alcohol

  Before you toast the holiday season with too much alcohol, here’s a sobering thought. Folks who get injured severely enough while intoxicated to require hospital treatment are five times more likely to die in the coming year,...

  • Posted December 12, 2022
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  U.S. Health Officials Urge Indoor Masking in Major Cities as ‘Tripledemic’ Rages

  MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) – As three highly contagious respiratory viruses spread across the United States, straining hospitals and triggering drug shortages, health officials in some major cities and states are calling for a return...

  • Posted December 12, 2022
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  Holiday Kitchen Accident? Here’s How to Treat Minor Cuts, Burns

  From burns to cuts, kitchen accidents happen, and they may be more likely as you cook for holiday gatherings. Treating those injuries quickly and effectively can help begin the healing process and may reduce scarring, according to...

  • Posted December 10, 2022
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  Better Imaging Allows More Women to Opt for Breast-Conserving Surgery

  Mastectomy has long been the standard of care for certain breast cancer patients, but it still may be more extensive than many women need, a new study suggests. Researchers found that many women who have two or...

  • Posted December 9, 2022
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  Black Patients With Brain Tumors Less Likely to Get Surgery Than Whites

  Black patients with brain tumors may be less likely to have surgery recommended to them than white patients are, according to a large U.S. study. The research, which looked at two national databases, found that on average,...

  • Posted December 9, 2022
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  Workplace Fumes, Dust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis

  The air where you work could be increasing your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests. Breathing in the fumes from commercial vapors, gases and solvents — and even common dusts found in the workplace...

  • Posted December 9, 2022
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  Gene Test Might Help Some Breast Cancer Patients Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy

  A new genetic test may help determine which people with breast cancer can safely skip radiation after breast-conserving surgery to remove their tumor. Individuals with invasive breast cancer who had low scores on an investigational gene panel...

  • Posted December 9, 2022
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  What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome, the Illness Afflicting Celine Dion?

  Stiff-person syndrome: Superstar singer Celine Dion announced Thursday that she is living with this rare neurological condition and has canceled and postponed tour dates to deal with her health issues. “Recently, I’ve been diagnosed with a very...

  • Posted December 9, 2022
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  AHA News: You’re Not a Polar Bear: The Plunge Into Cold Water Comes With Risks

  FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Jumping into icy cold water in the dead of winter might seem like a crazy idea, but the so-called polar bear plunge has become a popular activity, often...

  • Posted December 9, 2022
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