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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
Blood Disorders
$10 Million Red Cross fine highlights the troubled history of its blood services
The FDA recently hit the American Red Cross with a nearly $10 million fine for safety violations, lax oversight and faulty testing of its blood services. The fine is just the latest of more than a dozen the Red Cross has racked up in the last decade.
Teens and young adults talk about coping with cancer in new video series
Teens and young adults with cancer talk about their experiences with the disease – from treatments and hair loss, to dealing with school, friends and family.
Are breast implants safe? — an FDA update
The longer a woman has a breast implant, the more likely she is to have complications and need to have the implants removed or replaced, the FDA says.
Three cases of E. coli infection in the U.S. linked to European outbreak
All had recently travelled to Germany, where the outbreak began. “Any person with recent travel to Germany with signs or symptoms of STEC infection or HUS, should seek medical care and let the medical provider know about the outbreak of STEC infections in Germany and the importance of being tested,” the CDC warns.
The Modern Legacy of Ancient Viruses
May Eastside Science Café: The Modern Legacy of Ancient Viruses May 9, 2011 – 7 p.m. – Wilde Rover In the past century, we’ve seen outbreaks of new viruses such as HIV, SARS and several flu strains, but what about the viruses that came before them? These ancient, extinct viruses (“paleoviruses”) affect modern humans, too. [...]
Multiple myeloma update
“This is a disease that’s becoming easier to treat,” says Dr. William Bensinger, director of the Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. “Patients are living longer—several years longer—and the prospects for new drugs and treatments are improving.”
Breast implants may pose lymphoma risk – FDA
Women with implants may have a very small, but increased risk of developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma. If a woman with breast implants has no symptoms, FDA does not recommend doing anything additional. Women should continue monitoring their implants and obtaining regular breast screening evaluations, the agency said. FDA does not recommend removing the implants.
What You Need to Know about Blood Thinner Pills
Blood thinner pills require you to make lifestyle changes, such as taking them at the same time each day and making sure you don’t injure yourself.
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