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Why did it take two years to diagnose my leukaemia? Joel Atkinson, 31, suffered night sweats, fatigue and back pain which doctors blamed on arthritis… but the truth was far worse Leukaemia patients are being misdiagnosed or waiting too long…

Regenstrief Research Scientist Noll Campbell, PharmD, M.S., has been voted president-elect of the American Delirium Society (ADS) by the board of directors. Dr. Campbell will be installed into office in conjunction with the society's national conference in June of 2023….

While the barn may be called home for some of our four-legged friends, it can also be home to quite a few pet hazards. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for our furry friends to get into hidden hazards in the…

Nearly 123,000 cancer deaths – or almost 30% of all cancer deaths – in the United States in 2019 were linked to cigarette smoking, a new analysis suggests. That corresponds to more than 2 million person-years of lost life and…

Albert Einstein explained the following in his Autobiographical Notes of 1949: “A theory is more impressive the greater the simplicity of its premises, the more different things it relates, and the more expanded its area of applicability. Therefore the deep…

Omicron sub-variant discussed by infectious disease expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…

(Reuters) – U.S. pharmacy operators Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart Inc and Kroger Co on Tuesday faced off against the state of New Mexico in the latest trial over their alleged role in the U.S. opioid epidemic, following recent high-profile losses…

The kidneys are often the unsung heroes in maintaining healthy blood pressure, filtering 180 liters of fluid and a pound of salt every day to keep levels in check. But new research by University of Pittsburgh geneticists and nephrologists shows…

A concerning report recently published in Nature Medicine suggests even a mild case of COVID can increase the long-term risks of serious cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart attack and heart failure. The study highlights our limited understanding of the…

When my husband, Peter, and I walked into the ultrasound room, the technician greeted us with a smile and small talk as she covered my belly in lubricating jelly. Weeks prior, while preparing dinner, we had decided on the name…