Exercise is important for maintaining thinking skills
A new study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center has found that getting at least an hour and 15 minutes
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Health Care – General
Majority of breast cancer patients who opt to ‘go flat’ are satisfied with outcome, study finds
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly 74 percent of women who chose to forgo reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy
Read MoreParamedics partner with Wisconsin hospital to get heart attack patients straight to surgery
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Kenosha, Wis.-based Froedtert South Hospital partnered with local paramedics to implement “Straight to Cath”
Read MoreAverage life expectancy increases for fifth year in a row, CDC finds
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average U.S. life expectancy rose from 78.7 years in 2018 to 78.8 years
Read MoreFDA OK’s new heart transplant method at Connecticut hospital
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA greenlighted a new heart transplant method for use in a clinical trial
Read MoreCleveland Clinic to launch breast cancer vaccine trial this spring
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cleveland Clinic will conduct a clinical trial for a breast cancer vaccine by spring
Read MoreBreast cancer leading type worldwide, surpassing lung cancer
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Breast cancer is now the leading cause of cancer worldwide, according to the International
Read MoreWhat is a hearing aid app?
What is a hearing aid app? Hearing aid apps offer a wide range of useful features and help people who
Read MoreDon’t miss your flu shot
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) December 6–12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. It’s a good reminder to roll up your sleeve and
Read MoreSignificant side effects in up to 15% of coronavirus vaccine users, Warp Speed chief says
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Both Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and about 10 percent to
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