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- Waiting Time To See A Doctor In ER Is One Hour
March 22, 2017
Read MoreWaiting Time to See a Doctor In ER is One Hour The waiting time to see a doctor in the ER is 56 minutes on average, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. That is about twice as long as the wait in 1997 to see a doctor in the emergency room. If the patient […]
- Truck Accidents Caused By Mirrors Truck Accident Lawyers
March 22, 2017
Read MoreTruck Accidents Caused by Mirrors Truck Accident Lawyers The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did a study to evaluate the ability of drivers of large trucks (tractor trailers) to see cars and other targets using mirrors. This study found that 11% of targets were missed and about 2% were misidentifications. The greatest number of […]
- Low Dose Aspirin Prevents Colon Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreLow dose aspirin prevents colon cancer? Use of low-dose aspirin for 5 years was associated with significantly diminished risk for colon cancer according to a Scottish research study recently published in the Journal of Gastroenterology. However, uncertainty remains about the dose and duration of use required for NSAIDs to provide a benefit. Use of low-dose […]
- Study Shows Increase In Colorectal Cases Among Those Younger Than 50
March 22, 2017
Read MoreStudy Shows Increase in Colorectal Cases Among Those Younger Than 50 According to a recent study that was published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, colorectal cancer rates are on the rise in the United States for people who are younger than 50. The researchers reviewed data on 11,000 men and 9,800 women younger than […]
- Cerebral Palsy Often Not Diagnosed Until More Than A Year After Birth
March 22, 2017
Read MoreCerebral palsy often not diagnosed until more than a year after birth Diagnosing cerebral palsy as early in life as possible has many possible benefits. Those benefits can include possible prevention of secondary disabilities, and reducing the frustration levels of the parents and the undiagnosed child alike. Your child’s doctor can perform tests to screen […]
- Recurrence And Treatment Of Ductal Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreRecurrence and Treatment of Ductal Breast Cancer The decision regarding treatment following breast-conserving surgery for patients diagnosed with ductal breast cancer in-situ (DCIS) has long been an area of discussion and confusion for patients and physicians alike. While the survival rate for ductal in situ breast cancer is lhigh, the risk of cancer recurrence in […]
- Cancer Malpractice Lawyer Breast Cancer Risk Not Increased By Caffeine Intake
March 22, 2017
Read MoreCancer Malpractice Lawyer — Breast Cancer Risk Not Increased by Caffeine Intake A lengthy study has demonstrated that intake of caffeine, whether from coffee, tea, carbonated beverage, or chocolate, does not increase the risk of breast cancer in women. The study, conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, followed 85,987 women over […]
- Death In Sewickley Wastewater Treatment Plant Incident
March 22, 2017
Read MoreDeath in Sewickley Wastewater Treatment Plant Incident Earlier today an incident at the Sewickley Wastewater Treatment Plan has resulted in one death, and reportedly three others injured. The death and injuries appear to have happened when they were working in a hole or shaft at the plant and may have been overwhelmed by poisonous fumes […]
- Analysis By Medicare Rates Hospital Readmission And Deaths
March 22, 2017
Read MoreAnalysis by Medicare Rates Hospital Readmission and Deaths A recent analysis by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) found that too many people die needlessly at U.S. hospitals. According to the article that was published in USA Today, the analysis examined death rates for heart attacks, heart failure, and pneumonia at more than […]
- Migraines Linked To Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreMigraines Linked to Breast Cancer A history of migraine is strongly associated with reduced risk of hormone receptor-positive invasive breast cancer among postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the November issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, It has long been known that migraines have been associated with falling levels of estrogen during […]