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Testing new heart failure rules to save costs in China

June 30, 2026

Doctors in China hope a simple blood test can spot heart failure faster, but the rules they use might be outdated. Most heart failure tests rely on numbers from studies done in Western countries, where people eat different foods, work different jobs, and have different body types. These old numbers

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The Heavy Price Tag of Head and Neck Cancers

February 15, 2026

Head and neck cancers (HNC) are not just a health issue; they also hit the wallet hard. In a place like Ontario, Canada, where healthcare is publicly funded, the costs add up quickly. Over five years, the average cost per person with HNC is around $53, 812. That's a lot of money, and it's not spread

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Cheaper or Better? Picking the Right Blood Thinner for Sick Patients

July 10, 2025

Doctors often use a machine to clean blood in very sick patients. This is called CRRT. Two common methods keep blood from clotting in the machine. One uses citrate. The other uses heparin. Both have pros and cons. But which one saves more money and works better? That's what experts wanted to find ou