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Pairing and Sharing for Kidney Transplants
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- Jan Dyer
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center pilots veteran and civilian kidney pairing program to increase the possibility of transplant donors...
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(Somewhat) Good News About Teen Births
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- Jan Dyer
Analysis shows significant drop in teen births overall, but rates still remain high among some ethnicities and regions.
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Pros and Cons of CIDTs
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- Jan Dyer
Although foodborne illness rates have increased, a new test is decreasing the time to identify them.
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Does Universal Hepatitis B Coverage Work?
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- Jan Dyer
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Another Warning for Antibiotic Overprescription
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers suggest cutting overprescription by half through education and awareness.
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Potential New Targeted Treatment for Chondrosarcoma
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- Jan Dyer
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A Deadly Problem Among American Indians
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- Jan Dyer
Due to “a shift in the cultural and spiritual ways,” American Indian infant mortality rates increase while overall rates decrease.
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Contest Aims to Redesign Medical Bills
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- Jan Dyer
HHS challenges developers to clarify medical bills, offering a reward.
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Update on Sexual Assault in the Military
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- Jan Dyer
Sexual assault in the military has decreased by 1%, and Army Major General Camille Nichols feels “there are still many hurdles to overcome.”
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A Better Way to Remove Chemical Contamination
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- Jan Dyer
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Diagnosing Anthrax in Minutes
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- Jan Dyer
New technology developed by SRI International makes diagnosing anthrax as quick and easy as a prick of the finger.
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Exercise Lowers Risk of Some Cancers
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- Jan Dyer
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CDC Media Campaign Helps Americans Quit Smoking
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- Jan Dyer
The CDC’s “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign has been helping smokers quit since 2012.
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Thanks to IHS Funding Program, “Sustained Achievements” in Diabetes Prevention
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- Jan Dyer
The SDPI awards up to $137 million to organizations supporting diabetes prevention.
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Death Rates for Brain Cancer Trend Downward
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- Jan Dyer