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Education about early detection of breast cancer through regular screening has boosted the number of women getting mammograms. About 10 years ago, older women were not getting mammogram screenings as frequently as younger women, even though older women are at higher risk for breast cancer.
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The message that the long-term use of beta-blockers following a heart attack can decrease the risk of another heart attack and death from cardiovascular disease is not being delivered to patients.
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A combination of counseling and support services may reduce the risk of depression in people caring for a spouse with Alzheimers disease, a new study says.
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A terrorist attack involving a nuclear blast or dispersion of radioactive material will cause significant mental health problems in both patient and health care workers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns.
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JCAHO to study hospital smoking-cessation practices; JCAHO panel to examine cultural, linguistic issues; South Florida partners promote healthy habits in schools
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A trade association representing the drug testing industry has lodged concerns with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over flaws the trade group says are in proposed changes to federal drug testing programs.
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According to the Arlington Heights, IL-based American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, hearing loss affects more than 28 million Americans, and the number is rising.
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Evidence suggests that Erythropoietin acts by stimulating neuroprotective pathways, including the protein kinase B cascade and the transcription factor nuclear factor-kB pathway, to activate antiapoptotic and antioxidant factors.
