Man with breast cancer blames Marine base
A man who was raised at Camp Lejeune told lawmakers Thursday that he blames contaminated water at the U.S. Marines training base for his breast cancer.
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Nurse accused of reusing equipment
A Fort Lauderdale nurse has resigned and more 1,800 patients have been notified that they may have been exposed to diseases such as HIV and hepatitis, after the nurse allegedly admitted to the hospital that she used disposable IV equipment on multiple patients, a violation of safety standards.
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How to achieve ‘planned patienthood’
Doctors are often rushed these days, so patients must come to appointments utterly prepared, one expert advises. Here are five ways to maximize your visit to the doctor’s office.
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Doctor makes cash on eBay
An Iowa doctor took time off from medicine after adding twins to her family, but she found time to start an online clothing store that brings in a lot of money. She is one of a growing number of doctors considering alternative careers.
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Commentary: Fist bumps, handshakes and the flu
The H1N1 swine flu virus is putting our most familiar gesture of greeting — handshakes — at risk.
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