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Hepatitis C: Peers vs. Traditional Care

February 9, 2025

Imagine this: You live in a remote area, far from big hospitals. You're dealing with both opioid problems and hepatitis C. What's the best way to get treatment? Traditional methods can be tough to access, especially in rural places. So, researchers in Oregon decided to test something new. They wante

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HPV 101: What You Need to Know About Vaccines

February 9, 2025

Did you know that there is a virus that is the main cause of cervical cancer. The most common types are HPV 16 and 18. The good news is that vaccines are now available to prevent HPV infections. However, there is a problem. Many people do not know much about HPV and the vaccines. Multiple factors c

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Flu Season Hits Hard: A Deep Dive with a Critical Look

February 9, 2025

Across the United States, the flu has made a dramatic comeback, with health authorities seeing the highest level in fifteen years. Doctors are seeing more people with flu-like symptoms than ever in the last 15 years. Over a third of the tests for flu in the past week were positive. As

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Fighting Flu: A New Vaccine Approach

February 9, 2025

The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition

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Diagnosing Disease in the Digital Age: A Digital Revolution in Examining Urologic Cancers.

February 9, 2025

Urologic cancers are being examined in a new way these days. Instead of peering through microscopes at glass slides, doctors are using digital images to inspect the same samples. This leap into the digital world is not just about convenience, it is a game-changer in analyzing urologic cancers. Firs

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Paycheck Power: Why Female Doctors Are Opting for Lower Fees

February 9, 2025

Women in medicine are facing a tough reality. The gender pay gap isn't just about what they're paid, but also about what they charge. In Australia, female doctors are often setting their own fees lower than their male colleagues. This is a big deal, as it affects not only their personal earnings but

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Bacteria and Cancer: The Unseen Players.

February 9, 2025

In the shadowy corners of tumors, a microscopic world is at play. Scientists have become curious about the bacteria and other microbes that live within tumors. These microbes are hard to see without powerful tools, but they're there and doing something in the body. Tiny bacteria inside tumors can c

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How Little Messenger Cells Play Big Role in Mouth Cancer

February 8, 2025

These tiny particles, called extracellular vesicles, are everywhere. They are released by cells throughout the body. This can be normal, or it can happen during disease. Even more interesting, these tiny particles can send signals to other cells. They can help start, grow, and spread cancer. One ca

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Flu Fever Hits the U. S. : What You Need to Know

February 8, 2025

Let us dive into the current situation. The cold winter months have brought along a notably bad influenza season in the U. S over the last 15 years. A significant measure of flu activity is the percentage of doctor's visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Currently, the numbe

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The Power of Postmortem Chemistry in Identifying Sudden Heart Death

February 8, 2025

Heart attacks can sneak up on us. When they do, it is often too late to tell what really happened. This is where postmortem chemistry steps in. It is the study of body chemistry after death. This is a key player in figuring out what caused sudden deaths. It is a big deal in the world of forensic