You already know it’s important to get vaccinated against the flu, even though protection is neither absolute nor guaranteed. But what makes the Influenza virus such…
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Category: Medicine
The Flu Vaccine – Is It Worth the Shot?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend yearly vaccination for everyone 6 months and older as the best way to prevent getting the flu. What…
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World Diabetes Day
Today, November 14, is World Diabetes Day. The date coincides with the birthday of Frederick Banting, the Nobel laureate who, along with two others scientists, co-discovered the…
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
Last week on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Bill’s first guest was Jay Gordon, a pediatrician shrouded in controversy due to his views on vaccination.…
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Breast Reconstruction After Breast Cancer Surgery
In the previous post, I mentioned that radiotherapy can cause long-term tissue changes such that breast reconstruction becomes a consideration. The same holds true for deformities…
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Breast Skin Changes After Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is one of the pillars of breast cancer management. It’s a lot like getting X-rays, except the beams used are of significantly higher…
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Stand Up to Breast Cancer
If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it’s a safe bet the initial shock will be followed by a plethora of thoughts racing in your…
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