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CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 October 2016 23 October 2016
Washington, DC - CDC recommended that 11- to 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine at least six months apart rather than the previously recommended three doses to protect against cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Teens and young adults who start the series later, at ages 15 through 26 years, will continue to need three doses of HPV vaccine to protect against cancer-causing HPV infection.
Home Remedies: Managing morning sickness
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 23 October 2016 23 October 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - Morning sickness refers to nausea that occurs during pregnancy. The name is a misnomer, however, because morning sickness can strike at any time.
Staying one step ahead of cancer with biomarker discovery
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- Written by Discovery's Edge Discovery's Edge
- Published: 22 October 2016 22 October 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Inside a cancer cell, locked tightly within spools of genetic text, reside the origins of each malignancy. For some cancers, a few misprints here or there enabled them to grow out of control. For others, a new juxtaposition of disparate pieces of genetic code granted the cells immunity from this rapid, malignant growth.
Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University announce new Alliance for Health Care
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- Written by Jim McVeigh Jim McVeigh
- Published: 23 October 2016 23 October 2016
Tempe, Arizona - Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University have announced the launch of a comprehensive new model for health care education and research: the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care. The goal of the alliance is to innovate health care delivery to improve patient care, accelerate cutting-edge research discoveries, and transform medical education.
Memory lapses normal aging? Or is it time to see your doctor?
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- Written by Dr. Ericka Tung Dr. Ericka Tung
- Published: 22 October 2016 22 October 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Although memory lapses are a normal part of aging, they can be a sign of an underlying medical problem. In older adults, memory problems are of concern when they affect information that is particularly important or familiar, when the lapses become more frequent, or when difficulty with memory interferes with daily activities. If your father’s situation falls into any of these categories, it would be a good idea for him to see his doctor.