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Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US
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Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S., with more than 640,000 cases reported during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016. Nine new germs spread by mosquitoes and ticks were discovered or introduced into the United States during this time.
Mayo guidelines cut some opioid prescriptions by half
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Mayo Clinic researchers are studying the clinic’s opioid prescribing practices after surgery, discovering areas for improvement based on that evidence, and applying it to optimize care for individual patients. The result in the Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery is a 48 percent reduction in the amount of opioids prescribed for hip and knee replacement surgery. The team also noted that the prescription refill rate remained the same. The research was published recently in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.
Understanding breast cancer types
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Once you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor will review your pathology report and the results of any imaging tests to understand the specifics of your tumor.
Healthy eating at home and on the go
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- Written by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
- Category: Nutrition News
Making healthy meal choices while juggling a busy schedule can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to mean fast food and a steady diet of fries. By taking some time to plan and making thoughtful choices when eating away from home, you can eat healthy on the go.
How artificial intelligence could improve outcomes for stroke patients
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- Written by Ian Roth
- Category: Health News
People use artificial intelligence - or AI - any time they ask Siri, Alexa or Google to help them find something. But AI is also changing how health care providers treat patients.
Mayo Clinic joins NIH in launching All of Us Research Program
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- Written by Colette Gallagher
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On May 6, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program. According to the NIH the program is a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds.
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