Lung disease is complex and often misdiagnosed. There are three main types of lung disease, each category encompassing multiple possible diagnoses. Of all diagnoses, lung cancer is perhaps the most delicate and time-sensitive. Worldwide, lung carcinoma remains the leading cause of death, accounting for more cases than colon, prostate, and endocrine cancers combined. Despite the …
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The U.S. has one of the best healthcare systems in the world, especially in terms of medical innovation and research output. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are still left without access to these resources. Recent figures on health insurance coverage show that up to 28 million U.S. citizens do not benefit from any form of health …
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New medications such as metformin, statins, and antihypertensives save thousands of lives yearly. Indeed, a proper medication regimen can improve health outcomes and life expectancy for many patients with chronic diseases such as heart disease or type II diabetes. Unfortunately, patient adherence has been at a constant low for decades, with only one in two …
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The U.S. leads the world in medical technology, surgery advancements, and scientific research output. Indeed, we have one of the best healthcare systems worldwide. Thanks to this, life expectancy has increased by an average of 2.3 years over the last two decades. Survival rates have also risen dramatically for most major chronic diseases. This includes …
Dementia is becoming more prevalent as time passes. Currently, about 6 million Americans are suffering from this debilitating illness. By 2060, that number is expected to almost double for people above 65 years old. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and it’s a disease that poses several problems for the caretaker. As …
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