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Medical bills can be vexing and perplexing: Important advice for patients
A Texas boy's second dose of the MMRV vaccine cost over $1,400. A Pennsylvania woman's long-acting birth control cost more than $14,000.
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Nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for possible E. coli
Nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef sold in six states is being recalled after testing found possible contamination with E. coli O26, federal food safety officials said.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The untold story of life with Prader–Willi syndrome, according to the siblings who live it
New research from the University of East Anglia (UK) reveals the hidden struggles experienced by the brothers and sisters of people with Prader–Willi syndrome.
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Overweight & Obesity
Study links meal planning to greater weight loss, launching new AI innovation
A new study from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has revealed that people who use meal plans lose more weight, highlighting the power of planning and potential for personalization.
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Illinois moves to 'very high' flu levels, as federal government decides to no longer recommend flu vaccine for kids
Illinois is now at "very high" levels for flu activity—a designation that coincides with the federal government's decision to no longer recommend many vaccines for children, including the flu vaccine.
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Does AI belong in the exam room? Lawsuit alleges Sharp violated patient privacy
A recent lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges that Sharp HealthCare recorded conversations between doctors and their patients without written consent, using the information to document visits with an artificial ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
VA/DoD recommendations updated for primary care management of chronic kidney disease
In a clinical practice guideline (CPG) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and published online Dec. 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are ...
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Autism spectrum disorders
Robot-assisted therapy beneficial for children with autism
Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Science Robotics.
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High levels of Chagas disease parasite found in insects near U.S.-Mexico border
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have found unusually high levels of parasitic infection in the insects that transmit Chagas disease in the Borderlands. The bugs were collected near homes and natural areas ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AI-powered ECG analysis shows promise for early COPD detection
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management hinges on early diagnosis, which is often impeded by non-specific symptoms and resource-intensive diagnostic ...
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