Archive: 15/12/2017

Cordotomy by coblation viable for bilateral vocal fold immobility

(HealthDay)—Cordotomy by coblation is safe and efficient for treating bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI), according to a study published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Dec 15, 2017

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Making insurers participate in marketplace could cut volatility

(HealthDay)—Requiring insurers that participate in Medicare or Medicaid to also participate in Marketplaces in the same geographic area could improve access to insurance, according to a study published in the December issue ...

Dec 15, 2017

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Transcranial direct current stimulation no aid to memory

(HealthDay)—Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) may not enhance short-term memory in healthy individuals, according to a study published online ...

Dec 15, 2017

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Too much takeout food threatens kids' health

(HealthDay)—You can't beat the convenience of ordering out, but a steady diet of takeout food could raise your child's risk of heart disease and diabetes later in life.

Dec 15, 2017

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Five ways to avoid holiday weight gain

(HealthDay)—It's fun to celebrate the holidays, but week after week of festivities can add up to weight gain if you aren't careful. Pre-planning is key if you don't want to start next year with an even bigger weight loss ...

Dec 15, 2017

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Feeling sexually harassed? You're not alone

(HealthDay)—Before the #MeToo movement and the fall of numerous powerful men accused of sexual harassment, researchers surveyed thousands of women and found the problem to be widespread.

Dec 15, 2017

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Flying hospital helps blind patients see

Most people who board this blue-and-white MD-10 cargo plane will never leave the ground—instead, they'll take a different type of journey.

Dec 15, 2017

Today is the deadline for Obamacare 2018

(HealthDay)—Today marks the end of the shortened sign-up period for most Americans to buy health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) marketplace.

Dec 15, 2017

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Vermilionectomy has good long-term outcome for lip lesions

(HealthDay)—Vermilionectomy is effective for treatment of actinic cheilitis (AC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lower lip, according to a research letter published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.

Dec 15, 2017

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New chronic kidney disease audit published

Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships, Clinical Commissioning Groups and primary care practices must all work together to improve outcomes for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), according to the national ...

Dec 15, 2017

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