Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used for a variety of purposes before it was discovered that exposure could lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma,…
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November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Here’s How You Can Help Spread the Word
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM), an event sponsored by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). This annual campaign brings…
For-Profit Nursing Homes Have Lower Quality of Patient Care and Poor Staff Morale, According to Recent Study
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois-Chicago finds that residents of for-profit nursing homes are at a greater risk of neglect than…
Over 2,500 Insurance Claims May Have Been Denied after Review by Convicted Felon Who Stole Someone Else’s Credentials
According to a report by Bloomberg News, more than 2,500 insurance claims by American patients may have been affected by former orthopedic surgeon Spyros Panos,…
Here’s How Artificial Intelligence Is Used in Healthcare – and What Happens When It Makes a Mistake
If your doctor makes a mistake, the question is usually when, not who, to sue. But what happens when the doctor is a robot? From…
Healthy Lung Month: Avoiding Lung Risks and Championing Those Fighting Disease
For the first time in decades, survival rates have improved in patients with 1 of 2 main types of lung cancer: extensive-stage small cell lung…
The 2 Words Veterans Need to Hear This National VFW Day
Veterans did much more than fight the traditional battles we imagine when we think of war. After risking their lives to protect the values and…
Elderly Man Pulled Alive from Rubble of D.C. Senior Complex Destroyed in Fire
At Washington, D.C.’s Arthur Capper Senior Apartments last week, a fire occurred that left more than 100 residents displaced. Parts of the building threatened to…
This World Alzheimer’s Month, Let’s Talk about Misunderstood (and Mistreated) Elders
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a critical time for numerous reasons. The campaign unites people affected by dementia from all around the world. It recognizes…
