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Monday, December 16, 2019

Many Breast Cancer Survivors Die From Other Causes

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In the new study, researchers found that among breast cancer patients who died five to 10 years after their diagnosis, only 38% of deaths were caused by the disease.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20191216/many-breast-cancer-survivors-die-from-other-causes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Women Majority of U.S. Med Students for First Time

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For the first time, this year, more women than men are enrolled as U.S. medical students, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20191217/women-majority-of-us-med-students-for-first-time?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Saturday, December 14, 2019

At least 1 in 4 outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are 'inappropriate' A study of U.S. data for 2015 finds that ambulatory care providers do not document the medical reason for the drug in 18% of antibiotic prescriptions. December 13, 2019 at 10:30PM

A study of U.S. data for 2015 finds that ambulatory care providers do not document the medical reason for the drug in 18% of antibiotic prescriptions.

from Public Health News From Medical News Today, December 13, 2019 at 10:30PM

U.S. House Passes Drug Pricing Bill

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However, the bill has no chance of being passed by the Republican-controlled Senate and the White House has threatened to veto it, the Associated Press reported.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20191213/us-house-passes-drug-pricing-bill?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Friday, December 13, 2019

A Gift You Can’t Repay

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A woman resigned to dialysis treatments three times a week gets a rare gift when a friend shows up at the hospital and asks, “Will you be my kidney sista?”



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/gift-you-cant-repay?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Sleeping Too Much Might Raise Stroke Risk

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Disturbed sleep was also tied to a 29% increase in the risk for stroke, compared with people whose sleep quality was good.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20191213/sleeping-too-much-might-raise-stroke-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

What you need to know about kidney failure Kidney failure is a complex condition. In this article, learn about the different types of kidney failure, as well as the stages, causes, risk factors, treatment options, and prevention methods. December 13, 2019 at 01:30AM

Kidney failure is a complex condition. In this article, learn about the different types of kidney failure, as well as the stages, causes, risk factors, treatment options, and prevention methods.

from Public Health News From Medical News Today, December 13, 2019 at 01:30AM