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Surgeon General Warns of Increased Cancer Risk Tied to Alcohol Consumption

Jan. 3, 2025
In a new report, the U.S. Surgeon General says that alcohol is responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the country.
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AI-Powered Model Shows Promise in Finding Residual Brain Tumor After Surgeries

Nov. 19, 2024
The accuracy of the tool during the initial study period was approximately 92%, an improvement over conventional methods.
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UF Health Shands Hospital Introduces UF Health Hospital at Home

Nov. 18, 2024
The program will treat certain patients at home, opening bedspace for patients who cannot receive home care.
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Leapfrog Group Releases Its Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade

Nov. 18, 2024
Scores for HAIs, hand hygiene, and medication errors are on the rise nationally, but more improvements are needed.
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WHO Issues Guidance on Integrating Health Within Climate Plans

Nov. 12, 2024
The guidance comes in advance of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference; the organization stresses the importance of measuring climate success with health outcomes.
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Higher Resting Heart Rates Associated With Increased Risk of AFib in Black Adults

Nov. 7, 2024
Each rise of 10 beats-per-minute in resting heart rate was associated with a 9% higher risk of developing AFib in a new study.