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Media concerned about new COVID variant, for Biden’s sake: ‘The Five’ The panel on ‘The Five’ discuss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday updated agency guidance to advise that anyone over age 18 should receive a…

Death rates from COVID-19 are especially high in individuals with kidney failure who are on dialysis, making SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in this population a high priority. A recent study compared the immune responses of patients with and without kidney failure following…

A new analysis of over 22,000 mastectomy patients confirms what smaller studies have indicated: Patients who undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy have similar overall and disease-free survival to those who receive a total mastectomy. When nipple-sparing mastectomy was introduced, many experts felt…

In a study examining disparities and trends in the inclusion of minorities, women, and older patients in cancer clinical trials, investigators found that certain populations remain under-represented. However, for some, including Black and Hispanic patients, participation has increased in recent…

Dr. Marc Siegel assesses effectiveness of vaccine mandates Fox News medical contributor warns new variant could be ‘highly contagious’ on ‘Special Report.’ Scientists are working to determine the potential risks associated with the new COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.529, which has…

Blood carries vital oxygen through our circulation system to muscles and organs. Acoustic tools can create small bubbles in our blood, capable of changing in response to oxygen and signifying oxygen levels. During the 181st Meeting of the Acoustical Society…

(HealthDay)—Antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a mainstay of depression treatment, but a new study warns that taking common painkillers alongside SSRIs may raise the chances for intestinal bleeding. In a review of 10 published studies involving 6,000…

A Michigan Tech-developed machine learning model uses probability to more accurately classify breast cancer shown in histopathology images and evaluate the uncertainty of its predictions. Breast cancer is the most common cancer with the highest mortality rate. Swift detection and…

Patients seeking treatment for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health services missed vital appointments because of the pressures COVID-19 put on Africa’s health systems, new research has found. The research, published today in BMJ Global Health, found examples of…

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