Anyone who has spent any time in a hospital has seen nurses walking around in hospital scrubs. The original purpose of scrubs was for use by hospital personnel before surgery …
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Researchers studying Hutchison-Gilford progeria syndrome have discovered protein functions that could help healthy people live longer lives. Hutchison-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes its victims …
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Antibiotic resistance is becoming a crisis in the United States, especially in hospitals. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.7 million patients acquire healthcare-associated infections, and many …
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Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects motor movements. The disease develops over a long period of time, with symptoms developing very slowly. It …
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Researchers studying the genomes of more than a quarter million people have identified gene variations that apparently affect the risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and heart disease, two …
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A recent study by the Duke Cancer Institute has discovered that one-third of cancer patients end up paying more money out of pocket for their cancer treatments than they expected, …
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While most people think of California when they hear about earthquakes, the reality is that earthquakes can strike many areas of the country. From Alaska to South Carolina, active fault …
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Recently-published research has indicated that certain occupations may elevate the risk of workers developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study analyzed several thousand people in Sweden and suggested that exposure to certain …
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One of the keys to preparing for a disaster, especially one of longer duration, is having a good medical kit available. You can have all the food, water, and guns …
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It’s estimated that every year, 735,000 people in the United States have a heart attack. That’s approximately one every 43 seconds. What’s more, almost half of those people don’t realize …