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When You Should Have a C-Section… And When You Shouldn’t
With approximately 1.3 million babies in the United States delivered via caesarian section, C-sections are the second most commonly performed surgery in the country, behind only cataract removal procedures. In total, nearly one out of every three U.S. births involves a C-section. And while many of these procedures are medically necessary, it’s an operation that should not be taken lightly. In fact, it’s fair to say that a 33 percent C-section rate is unnecessarily high.
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Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a surprisingly common cancer for both men and women. Other than skin cancer, lung cancer is the second most common form of the disease, with only prostate cancer for men and breast cancer for women diagnosed at higher rates. Lung cancer represents 14 percent of all new cancer diagnoses and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. But newer treatment options, such as robotic surgery, can improve the recovery and outcome from lung cancer surgery.
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Vaccinations Every Adult Should Have
Immunizations aren’t just for preventing disease in children. Vaccinations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also can protect adults from diseases such as pneumonia, influenza and measles that cause serious illness and even death. In fact, adults who contract measles have a greater risk of death than children with measles.
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'Get Up’ Became Egamer’s Mantra After First Blood Clot
Egamer and esports commentator Geoff "iNControl" Robinson died in July 2019 at the age of 33 from a blood clot in his lungs. Six years earlier he had been hospitalized for a blood clot in his leg. That event turned him into a vocal advocate for getting gamers up and moving in order to prevent the condition.
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It Sounds Like Good News, but Alex Trebek’s ‘Near Remission’ for Pancreatic Cancer Isn’t Typical
UPDATE: Alex Trebek died November 8, 2020, more than a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
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What to Know About Breast Reconstructive Surgery After Breast Cancer
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you have to make a lot of decisions about your treatment. And, if you’re preparing for a lumpectomy or mastectomy, there’s one more decision to make: if you want reconstructive surgery. You might think this is a decision you would make after your surgery and treatment are finished—and it can be. But, there are benefits to having reconstructive surgery as early as possible—perhaps even during the lumpectomy or mastectomy.
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With a Severe Flu Season Predicted, It’s Not Too Soon for Your Shot
Although it seems as if we just finished with flu season a few months ago, it’s time to get your yearly flu shot again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adults and children over six months get their flu vaccine by the end of October 2019.
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As Flu Season Continues, Experts Say ‘Get Your Shot’
Florida is seeing low levels of influenza and influenza-like activity, according to the state’s Department of Health. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting healthcare seeking behavior, however, which may be impacting current trends being reported across the state. Levels remain below those of previous seasons.
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Why Am I Coughing? It Could Be the Flu — or Vaping
The outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries shows no sign of decreasing across the United States and, with the onset of flu season, it would be very easy to confuse the two. The symptoms are very much the same.
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The Benefits of In Utero Spina Bifida Surgery
In the United States, more than 1,500 babies are born every year with a condition known as spina bifida, a congenital condition that occurs when the spinal cord does not develop normally (neural tube defect). The lack of protective structures such as bone, muscle and skin exposes the spinal cord and nerves to the amniotic fluid in the womb, making them susceptible to damage. In many cases, spina bifida is diagnosed in utero with a sonogram as early as 18 to 20 weeks.
