Archive: 21/02/2015

Patients say cost matters greatly in choosing doctor

(HealthDay)—The number one determining factor for selecting a doctor is whether the physician is in-network, according to a report published by Vitals.

Feb 21, 2015

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Ebola transmitted via cough possible, not likely

(HealthDay)—Based on prior evidence, health workers dealing with Ebola primarily have worried about disease transmission from a patient's blood, vomit, and feces, all of which contain high levels of virus as symptoms progress, ...

Feb 21, 2015

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Tropical virus symptoms can mimic rheumatoid arthritis, study says

(HealthDay)—The mosquito-borne chikungunya virus causes joint pain and swelling similar to rheumatoid arthritis, which can make diagnosis difficult, a new study says.

Feb 21, 2015

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Measles can rob a child's sight, doctors warn

(HealthDay)—In the midst of the current resurgence of measles across the United States, many people may still believe it's a harmless, transient disease.

Feb 21, 2015

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VA's 'choice' program for health care off to slow start

Far fewer veterans than expected are taking advantage of a new law aimed at making it easier for them to get private health care and avoid the long waits that have plagued Department of Veterans Affairs facilities nationwide.

Feb 21, 2015

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Eating placentas? US moms swear by health benefits

Health trends come and go, but one post-birth fad is gaining a foothold in the United States among some new mothers who extol the benefits of eating their own placentas.

Feb 21, 2015

US authorities discover deadly 'Bourbon' virus

US health authorities on Friday announced the discovery of a new virus believed to be responsible for the death of a previously healthy man in Kansas last year.

Feb 21, 2015

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