CT screening found to be more effective than x-rays

CT screening found to be more effective than x-rays

Some people are more likely to be diagnosed with a specific health ailment than others. Those who smoke, for example, are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.

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Telemedicine, the future of health care

Telemedicine, the future of health care

Telemedicine technology has existed for nearly 30 years but it wasn’t widely available to the public until recently.

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New legislation promotes heart health for women

New legislation promotes heart health for women

Legislation that could help more women manage heart problems is making its way through Congress, having just cleared a House subcommittee this week.

According to the American Heart Association, the Heart Disease Education, Analysis and Research and Treatment (HEART) for Women Act will expand requirements for the use of sex and race-based data for new drugs and medical devices. In turn, this could lead to more effective treatments against heart disease in the coming years.

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