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Oncology & Cancer

She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska?

Emily Gebel was trying to figure out why she was having trouble breastfeeding. That's when she felt a lump.

Oct 3, 2023

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Cardiology

Rapid telehealth consults found to improve care for rural patients with stroke

Minutes matter when a patient may have had a stroke, but being far from a physician with advanced training in neurology no longer needs to be a barrier to rapid diagnosis and intervention.

Oct 2, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak on record

More than 1,000 people in Bangladesh have died of dengue fever this year, the country's worst recorded outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease, which is increasing in frequency due to climate change.

Oct 2, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

'One Health' surveillance tool proves vital in rapid response to potentially deadly rabies outbreak in India

Scientists have revealed that the use of an animal rescue system—Hawk Data Pro—proved to be a vital "One Health" surveillance tool as part of a rapid response to a potentially deadly rabies outbreak in Pune city, India.

Sep 28, 2023

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Oncology & Cancer

New research can help policymakers prioritize cancer funding needs and allocate resource

Results from the largest ever review of clinical trials in cancer screening, prevention, and early detection (SPED) have been published.

Sep 28, 2023

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Medical research

Brazil's banana spider aids erectile dysfunction treatment

Three decades ago, Brazilian researchers began studying a curious side effect from banana spider bites: the toxin left victims with priapism, a painful and persistent erection.

Sep 28, 2023

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Medical economics

New data reveals 'silent scandal' of missing lung tests across England

Patients in some of the most deprived areas of England, where respiratory conditions including chronic lung disease (COPD) and asthma are most prevalent, have limited or no access to vital diagnostic tests to confirm their ...

Sep 27, 2023

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Gastroenterology

Small wearable device delivers big hope for kids with gut pain

Before irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) invaded her life, Taylor was a classic high-achieving teen: straight As, track, dance, student government. Then she began having nausea, constipation and shooting pains in her stomach.

Sep 26, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Black bisexual women in rural areas found to be at highest risk for suicidal behaviors

Non-Hispanic and Hispanic Black bisexual women who live in rural areas have the highest prevalence of experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, according to a Penn State-led study. The researchers said this "first-of-its-kind ...

Sep 26, 2023

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