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Program on patients undergoing individualized treatment for metastatic breast cancer: NCCN
NCCN program on Discovery Health Channel profiles patients undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer and their physicians' use of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Breast Cancer to determine an individualized treatment regimen. Comment?
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10th person - a child - dies of H1N1 here
Federal, state and county health officials recommend getting both a seasonal-flu shot and an H1N1 shot this year. Comment?
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The Department of Health today began providing free H1N1 flu shots to members of priority groups that did not have previous access to the vaccine. Comment?
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Older adults with alcohol dependence problems drink more than younger counterparts
Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found. Comment?
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NADP: Americans with family dental coverage can keep their current dental plan
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid's health reform bill fulfills the promise that more than 132 million Americans with family dental coverage can keep their current dental plan without disrupting established dentist-patient relationships, according to the National Association of Dental Plans. Comment?
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APPLING COUNTY, Ga. -- Keith Johnson was doing what he loved. He was a school principal in Georgia, a respected coach and a dedicated father. Comment?
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Discovery holds promise in fighting cancer, AIDS and autoimmune disorders
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have uncovered the genetic identity of a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody, a discovery that sheds new light on infection control and immune disorders. Comment?
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Cosmetic tax unfairly targets women, says New Jersey plastic surgeon
Say hello to Botax, the 5% tax on cosmetic procedures that was a surprise addition to the roughly 2,000 page health care reform bill. Comment?
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Cancer promoting gene identified
Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine researchers have identified a gene that may play a pivotal role in two processes that are essential for tumor development, growth and progression to metastasis. Comment?
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AANS and CNS oppose the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"
... to privately contract with their physicians . "Despite some positive aspects of this bill, including the expansion of health insurance coverage, improvements in access to emergency neurosurgical care, and loan forgiveness for pediatric ... Comment?
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Lampard to have 'special treatment'.
Premier League - Lampard to have 'special treatment' Reuters - Sat, 21 Nov 07:47:00 2009 Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has flown to Serbia for treatment on the torn thigh muscle he suffered training with England ahead of last weekend's friendly with Brazil. Comment?
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Topeka-area man, 75, dies from H1N1
... area has died of H1N1, bringing to 19 the state's total deaths related to the illness. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Friday that the man had an underlying health condition putting him at greater risk from the H1N1 virus. No ... Comment?
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Now, smartphone app that illuminates power consumption
Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients People with rare pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours , might live longer if treated with radiation therapy, says a study. Comment?
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Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients
Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients People with rare pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours , might live longer if treated with radiation therapy, says a study. Comment?
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Big Bang Machine restarts after 14 months of repairs
Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients People with rare pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours , might live longer if treated with radiation therapy, says a study. Comment?
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Study examines temporal association between media coverage and opioid-related deaths
... MD, MPH, of CHIP and Children's Division of Emergency Medicine consulted death records from the National Center for Health Statistics from 1999 to 2005, the most recently available timeframe when causes of death from opioid abuse were recorded under ... Comment?
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Swine flu vaccine coming to 9 area high schools
... with the schools to make sure all parts of the county were covered," said Elin Jones, spokeswoman for the county Health Department. "Since we began offering the clinics, we heard from many parents who indicated they wanted to see a clinic that was ... Comment?
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Many of us a paycheck away from disaster
I am grateful that after nearly a century a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives made history by passing the health reform bill. Comment?
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France's Thierry Henry (left) vies with Ireland's John O'Shea during...
France's Thierry Henry vies with Ireland's John O'Shea during the 1-1 tie at Stade de France near Paris. Comment?
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Bean lauded for health care vote
I want to thank everyone who voted to provide health care for Americans. Melissa Bean should be especially thanked for having the foresight and statesmanship to support and vote for this endeavor. Comment?
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