Friday 3 March 2023

Florida Man Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection

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The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water.



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Breast Cancer and Best Practices: Factors That May Affect Care

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Learn how medical mistrust and other health conditions may impact the standard of care for women of color with metastatic breast cancer.



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Thursday 2 March 2023

Older Black Men Face Higher Risk of Death After Surgery

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Researchers find Black men have a higher chance of dying within 30 days of surgery compared to Black women and white adults, and their odds of death after elective procedures is 50% higher when compared to white men.



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Older Women and Eating Disorders: A Growing Problem

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Although eating disorders like binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia in older women are rarely discussed, they're a prevalent and growing problem.



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Wednesday 1 March 2023

F.D.A. Panel Recommends 2 R.S.V. Vaccines for Older Adults


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