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New ovarian cancer treatment dubbed ‘biological missile’ approved

New ovarian cancer treatment dubbed ‘biological missile’ approved

Today, the NHS has approved a new ovarian cancer treatment. It's been tagged a "biological missile" because of the way it directly targets only cancer cells, unlike traditional chemotherapy. It's unlike any cancer treatment currently available and is seen as a breakthrough in the

Man’s hearing loss turns out to be a rare brain tumor

Man’s hearing loss turns out to be a rare brain tumor

By Alexandra Snow A man who assumed his hearing loss was a part of getting older was shocked to find out it was a symptom of a rare genetic brain tumor. Michael Archer, 35, joked with his colleagues that he was going deaf and his legs weren’t as strong

Why leg fatigue and spider veins are getting more attention in everyday health

Why leg fatigue and spider veins are getting more attention in everyday health

Why leg fatigue and spider veins are getting more attention in everyday health For the estimated 25% of adults managing varicose veins, persistent leg fatigue is rarely an isolated inconvenience—it is an early clinical marker of vascular decline. Specifically, experts now understand that these two factors are early predictors

Missoula program raises aphasia awareness through Abigail's story

Missoula, Mont. — June was recognized as Aphasia Awareness Month in Montana as advocates in Missoula worked to connect stroke survivors with support and treatment. Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects speaking, understanding, reading and writing after a stroke. In Missoula, Abigail St. Lawrence shared how she kept moving forward

Former HHS secretary tied to company that could benefit from CMS screening proposal

(The Center Square) – A proposed federal rule that would expand Medicare coverage for certain colorectal cancer screening tests could benefit a company whose board includes former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed expanding national coverage standards to include

Hospital gives patients popsicles to battle anesthesia’s side effects

Hospital gives patients popsicles to battle anesthesia’s side effects

By Isobel Williams A hospital is providing patients recovering from surgery with popsicles — to battle the side effects of anesthesia. Staff at Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford are now offering the sweet frozen treats to patients as part of a quality improvement project. The initiative explores whether something as

Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization

Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization

Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization Most of the babies hospitalized in a recent nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula have needed additional physical therapy and other medical support after going home, according to new data shared April 24.