NHS is ‘dangerously over-reliant’ on China with one in SIX medical items coming from Beijing amid fears supplies could be ‘weaponised’ Report found 17% of disaster relief items used in […]
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The cost of living with sickle cell disease
In a study published today in Blood Advances, researchers found that privately insured individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) spend approximately $1.7 million on disease-related medical expenses over their lifetime. […]
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Deaths from alcohol use disorder surged during pandemic
Deaths involving alcohol use disorder increased dramatically during the pandemic, according to a new study by Cedars-Sinai investigators. The study also found that young adults 25 to 44 years old […]
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Don’t be afraid to exercise regularly to boost bone health and cut falls risk, people with osteoporosis advised
People with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn’t be afraid to exercise regularly, says a consensus statement drawn up by an expert panel on how best to maximize bone health, stave off […]
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Early days of COVID-19 pandemic brought increased anxiety for some cancer survivors
Among the many lessons collectively learned during the initial months of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic was this: The experience was uncharted psychological and emotional terrain. It wasn’t uncommon for people […]
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How healthcare orgs can protect their supply chain from cyber risks
The Cloud Security Alliance this past week released a report outlining the cyber risks faced by healthcare delivery organizations when it comes to supply chain management. Experts from CSA […]
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Diverted buprenorphine may help prepare people with opioid-use disorder for treatment
People addicted to and dependent on opioids who used buprenorphine not prescribed by a physician at the time they enter a treatment center are more likely to remain in treatment […]
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Cancer: New combination treatment is effective against gastroesophageal cancer
Bowel cancer: Dr Philippa Kaye lists the symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include […]
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Monkeypox: Four additional cases in England – ‘Be alert’ to the warning signs
Monkeypox: Rare disease explained We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and […]
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Monkeypox virus warning: FOUR more cases of infectious disease in UK – ‘this is rare’
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