Hospice Care Issues and Choices - Public Health
Hospice care, defined as "humane and compassionate care for people in the last phases of incurable disease" (American Cancer Society), is needed more than ever as the populations of developed countries age. According to the CDC, the average ... [... more]
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The effects of E.coli
On September 14, 2006 the FDA announced an E. Coli outbreak in spinach. Informing the general public of a recall in relation to bagged spinach, most were cautious but not before 50 individuals became ill resulting in one death, and one month ... [... more]
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Cancer Screening for Women - Public Health
Medical advances in recent decades have made early detection of cancer possible in many cases, if certain tests are done on a regular basis. Most women know about having Pap smears and mammograms, but there are other screening tests you should ... [... more]
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How To Talk To Your Doctor - Public Health
Have you had the experience of arriving at the doctor's office and instantly forgetting all the questions you intended to ask? Have you ever felt intimidated by a health care provider's credentials or attitude? What about the classic car engine ... [... more]
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New Vaccine on the Pipeline - Public Health
The medical community has another vaccine to present to the public. The Hepatitis A vaccine, also known as Havrix has been used in clinics as recent as 2006. Hepatitis A, a disease that affects the liver, is acute (short-term) oppose to Hepatitis ... [... more]
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