Category: Health Newsfeed
November 24, 2017 – Warfarin and Cancer
November 23, 2017 – Cost of Cancer Care
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Anchor lead: Most of those undergoing care for cancer are concerned about costs, Elizabeth Tracey reports Many people really aren’t aware of cancer risk factors, even common ones, a recent Gallup survey showed. The same survey also demonstrated just how …
November 22, 2017 – Simplifying
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Anchor lead: Can medication regimens be simplified to achieve patient goals? Elizabeth Tracey reports Seniors with serious illness are troubled by their medication and healthcare regimens more than any other aspect of their care, a recent report from the Kaiser …
November 21, 2017 – At Home
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Anchor lead: Home visits by medical professionals could help seniors understand their own care, Elizabeth Tracey reports What’s the top problem for older people with chronic health conditions? A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation identifies confusions about medications and …
November 20, 2017 – Healthcare for Seniors
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Anchor lead: A new report cites confusion about medical regimens as the biggest challenge to seniors, Elizabeth Tracey reports Older people with chronic illnesses really don’t understand why they’re being prescribed certain medications or being told to adopt certain behaviors, …
November 17, 2017 – Cancer Knowledge
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Anchor lead: Are you familiar with risk factors for cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports While some risk factors for cancer are known by many people, some common ones are less well-known, a recent Gallup survey for the American Society of Clinical …