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Blacks and Hispanics spend approximately 25 percent more time seeking health care than whites

Low Income, Minority Status Affect Medical Care Wait Times

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Education also plays a role, with lower education levels associated with longer wait times
For cancer survivors

Ovarian Tissue Transplant Can Up Fertility Post Cancer Tx

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Researchers in Denmark report a success rate of about 30 percent
U.S. hospitals have made significant improvements to breastfeeding support programs in recent years

CDC: Hospitals Doing Better Job of Promoting Breastfeeding

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Still, nearly 4 million infants are born each year in U.S., but only 14% in 'baby-friendly' hospitals
The early signs of child abuse among infants and toddlers -- head trauma

Researchers Urge Routine Screening for Child Abuse

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Further testing of all children with suspicious injuries could minimize misdiagnoses
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 50 years and continuing through age 75 years. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement

USPSTF Recommends CRC Screening for 50- to 75-Year-Olds

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Grade A recommendation for 50- to 75-year-olds; individualized decision urged for those age 76 to 85
Antiretroviral therapy has extended the lives of people with HIV

As HIV Patients Live Longer, Certain Cancer Risks Rise

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Anal, colorectal, and liver cancers more common now, researchers find
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed "right-to-die" legislation on Monday that will allow the terminally ill to legally end their lives.

California Governor Signs Right-to-Die Bill Into Law

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Physicians can now prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill
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Zip Line Injuries Up Significantly in the United States

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Increasing popularity of the adventure sport brings increase in ER visits
The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest during the clinical practice guideline development process

Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest

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Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Inclusion of the coronary artery calcium score improves coronary heart disease risk prediction

Coronary Artery Calcium Score Improves CHD Risk Prediction

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And, absence of CAC reclassifies about half of patients as being not eligible for statins