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Tips for globetrotters with bleeding disorders.
Everybody’s flying somewhere these days, from destination weddings to business conferences and ecotourism trips. Just think, with an expected doubling...
Periodontal, or gum, disease is a function of aging. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that about...
With the rapid rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, doctors aren’t eager to hand you a prescription anymore.
That tropical-smelling stuff you rub or roll on your skin now has higher standards for what it can and can’t...
Many travelers are either methodical or messy when it comes to packing for a trip. Some people neatly layer their...
TV can sometimes be your tutor, especially if you follow reruns of FOX TV’s popular medical drama, “House.” Dr. Gregory...
Managing a bleeding disorder can be hard for anyone, but women face unique challenges, from getting a diagnosis to receiving...
Living with a bleeding disorder or caring for a child with a bleeding disorder poses a distinct set of challenges...
✓ Inhibitors, antibodies to infused factor product, only occur in people with severe hemophilia. ✓ I’ve had way more than...
In 2015, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a report on cognitive aging, with recommendations on how to stay mentally...
In October 2015, the American Cancer Society (ACS) changed its recommendations on breast screenings based on a review of evidence...
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