Overwhelmed, Breast Cancer Patient Finds Answer in Mayo’s Centralized Care and Treatment
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- Written by Dana Sparks
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Rochester, Minnesota - When Renee Hill was diagnosed with breast cancer - stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma - on her birthday in July 2016, she was overcome with an avalanche of emotions. And questions.
NIH BRAIN Initiative builds on early advances
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Washington, DC - The National Institutes of Health has announced funding for 110 new awards totaling $169 million for the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, bringing the total 2017 funding investment for the program to $260 million. Maps of whole brains in action, the ability to identify thousands of brain cells at a time, and innovative brain scanners are just a few of the advances funded by the groundbreaking effort.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that poultry products produced by Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc., a Portland, Oregon establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because it is believed that all products are no longer in commerce and are past their “Best by” dates.
Home Remedies: Stop a nosebleed in 4 steps
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- Written by Dana Sparks
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Rochester, Minnesota - Most nosebleeds aren't serious and will stop on their own or by following self-care steps.
Cancer survivors and patients need a flu shot
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- Written by Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
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Scottsdale, Arizona - If you're having chemotherapy treatment, should you get a flu shot? I was recently asked this, and the answer's yes. It's important for cancer survivors to prepare for the flu season.
What is walking pneumonia?
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Walking pneumonia is an informal term for a mild form of pneumonia. It's most common in school-aged children and young adults, though people of all ages are at risk.
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