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11 December 2018
Flu vaccination coverage remains low in the US
Influenza, commonly known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The US for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported approximately 80,000 flu deaths and...
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7 December 2018
Why is chronic lymphocytic leukaemia on the rise in adults?
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a type of cancer where an excess of B-cell lymphocytes is produced in the bone marrow. B cells function to fight infection and are the...
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5 December 2018
More doctors are connecting with patients via social media
Based on recent studies, an estimated 88% of physicians use the web and social media to look into pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices, whereas 76% of physicians are utilising mobile...
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22 October 2018
How will GP surgery closures affect the UK?
GP leaders are warning over 2 million patients around the UK that their family doctors could leave their profession as workloads become untenable.
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25 September 2018
Selenium intake linked to increase in T2D incidence
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that humans need for proper bodily functions that can be found in foods such as brazil nuts, fish, and eggs. It is available as...
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14 August 2018
Fatal liver disease is on the rise in the US
Recently published data from the CDC show a spike in the number of fatal liver disease deaths in young adults in the US.
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10 August 2018
The UK will extend HPV vaccine to boys in 2019
Last month, the UK announced that the national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program will be extended in 2019 to adolescent boys ages 12 to 13.
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7 August 2018
Finding new ways to stop the spread of seasonal influenza
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. The disease can result in mild to severe illness.
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25 June 2018
How can technology influence the patient-physician relationship?
The advancement of technology within healthcare has not only drastically improved the health of populations through innovative treatment and efficiency of care, but has also contributed to the shift in...
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30 May 2018
US hospitals warn of drug shortages caused by disaster, flu, GMP issues
Weather-related issues, such as damage to Puerto Rican drug manufacturing sites during Hurricane Maria last year, have played a role in bringing the issue of drug shortages to the public’s and...