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ACS Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Self-Collected HPV Testing Now Included
Self-collection of vaginal samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is now being considered an acceptable, recommended option for cervical cancer screening, per recent updates to the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) guidelines published…
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DeKalb County Alerts Residents to Increase in Flu-Related 911 Calls
County emergency medical partner AMR reports 60% rise and shares guidance on when to seek emergency care
DeKalb County is alerting residents to a significant increase in flu-related emergency calls, based on data and observations from the…
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No link between e-cigarette exposure and dog poisoning severity, study suggests
Only one out of more than 300 dogs died as a result of exposure, according to the latest analysis, although the issue may be becoming more common.
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Most dogs which are exposed to electronic cigarettes or their liquids…
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Probiotics, vegetable-rich diet may help slow progression of prostate cancer
A diet rich in probiotics and vegetables may help protect against slowly progressing prostate cancer, according to new research.
In the study, researchers aimed to explore the link between gut health and…
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Smartphone App Offers Effective and Accessible Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
In a randomized clinical trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found that smartphone-based cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved OCD symptoms in 65% of participants, with 91% saying they’d recommend the app to a friend.
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Development and Validation of the Needle Stick Injury Prevention Belie
Introduction
Needle stick injuries (NSIs) remain among the most frequent and preventable occupational risks for healthcare providers, particularly nurses, with substantial consequences for personal safety, patient care, and institutional…
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Weight regain after weight-loss medicine shows need for sustained lifestyle change – The Pharmaceutical Journal
- Weight regain after weight-loss medicine shows need for sustained lifestyle change The Pharmaceutical Journal
- Stopping weight-loss drugs makes people pile back on kilos 4 times faster than they would after ending diet: study Dawn
- People coming…
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MDH aligns immunization recommendations with professional medical associations; breaks with CDC recs
News Release
Jan. 8, 2026Contact information
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will now align all of its immunization guidance with professional medical association recommendations rather than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Functional Neurological Disorder defence leads to £3.5m insurer saving
Kennedys were instructed in a case involving serious physical injuries following a car versus pedestrian collision. Liability was not in issue.
The claimant suffered complex injuries in the accident, including a mild traumatic brain injury and…
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