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The New Phase “Sarah” system for treating metastatic tumors. (Courtesy of New Phase)

Novel Hyperthermic Treatment Offers Hope For Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer

February 28, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

New Phase nanotech company aims to transform end-stage cancer from a likely death sentence to a chronic illness.
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Links Chapters of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Host the Community’s Biggest Heart Health & Wellness Program on National Wear Red Day

February 27, 2022 admin 0

Program Garnered Global Education and Awareness During Heart Health and Black History Month ARLINGTON, Va. February 21, 2022 — Live from Facebook on National Wear Red Day, the 14th Annual DMV Links Red Dress Program — Heart Health and Wellness […]

Before cancer radiation therapy even begins, the first day of scanning and imaging often brings a rush of stress and anxiety, especially for children. The Shaare Zedek Cancer Center, set to open in the summer, hopes to change the experience of cancer treatment for patients, families and caregivers. (Courtesy of the Ruth and Meir Rosental Brain Imaging Center/Reichman University Innovation Center)

Futuristic Tech Brings Healing Relaxation To Radiotherapy

February 17, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

Oncologist and neuroscientist collaborate on multisensory gadgets to enhance wellbeing for cancer patients, families and staff.
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In celebration of Black History Month, Tiff Talks is honored to partner with the National Black Nurses Association

February 7, 2022 admin 0

By NBNA In celebration of Black History Month, we’re honored to partner with the National Black Nurses Association (@nbna_insta) for a second year on Tiff Talks with @NewNurseAcademy. This year, our theme is Legends in the Making – and we’re thrilled […]

Scientists identify new features of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) a rare lung disease

February 3, 2022 admin 0

By National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute LAM Also known as Lymphangioleiomyomatosis LAM, or lymphangioleiomyomatosis, is a rare lung disease that affects mostly women of childbearing age. In people who have LAM, abnormal muscle-like cells begin to grow out of control […]

New National TV Ad Campaign Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy and Encourages Black Families to Consider COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages Five and Older

February 1, 2022 admin 0

With a record-high number of kids hospitalized with COVID-19, vaccinations remain best form of protection against virus As Omicron continues to spread rapidly throughout the country, more children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 than ever before. A compelling new television […]

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The Association of Black Cardiologists Announces “We Are The Faces of Black Maternal Health™” National Awareness Campaign during Black History and Heart Month

February 1, 2022 admin 0

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), in media partnership with OWN Digital, LLC, launches “We Are The Faces of Black Maternal HealthTM” social media campaign which emphasizes, “Maternal Health is a critical matter for everyone.” Throughout February, videos featuring a unique […]

“People go through many hiccups in life, but the key is not to stop at that hiccup,” said Evelyn Wilson, 80, who will have been abstinent from alcohol and cocaine use for 50 years in May. “My philosophy is the better you feel about yourself the better you’ll treat yourself.” (Courtesy of Evelyn Wilson)

‘Gangsta Grandma’ Uses Lived Experience To Rehabilitate Lovingly

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“I believe to this day that God wants me to be clean and sober,” says Wilson, whose substance abuse ended on May 19, 1972.
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Even short-haired dogs can spread allergens into the air that can be inhaled by allergic people, but scientists are close to learning how to target a potential vaccine for dog allergies. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Dog Allergy Vaccine May Be Within Reach, Scientists Say

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Just one dog allergen causes roughly 50 to 75 percent of reactions in people allergic to dogs.
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Individuals experiencing chronic pain may find relief in retraining their perception of it, according to a study led by Hayley Leake, 2021 “Australian Survivor” champion. (Sasun Bughdaryan/Unsplash)

Mind Over Pain: Retraining The Brain To Lessen Chronic Pain

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A new study by an “Australian Survivor” champion suggests that “overprotective” pain reactions can be re-trained.
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Increasing levels of a potential disease factor results in additional brain cells (red) in schizophrenia brain organoids or “mini-brains” developed from human embryonic stem cells in a lab. (Michael Notaras)

Origins Of Schizophrenia May Be Found In Early Embryonic Development

December 21, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

“Mini-brains” derived from the stem cells of schizophrenia patients differ from those of non-patients.
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The founders of Antidote Health believe their digital health maintenance organization will help cure the healthcare access crisis for U.S. citizens earning too much to be eligible for public insurance and too little for adequate private coverage. (Karolina Grabowska/Pexels)

Antidote Health Aims To Cure US Care-Access Crisis

December 17, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

Digital health maintenance organization is for U.S. citizens lacking access to public or private coverage.
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The CDC recommended that Americans select a Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine over Johnson & Johnson’s citing a rare but potentially serious side effect.

December 17, 2021 admin 0

By CDC Today, CDC is endorsing updated recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the prevention of COVID-19, expressing a clinical preference for individuals to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine over Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. ACIP’s […]

COVID hospitalizations rise across U.S. as Delta variant fuels surge of new cases

December 10, 2021 admin 0

Some hospitals are overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, largely among unvaccinated people. Internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo, founder and CEO of Just Equity For Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news. […]

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Holistic Justice: A Push Towards Trauma-Informed Policymaking – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

December 10, 2021 admin 0

We envision a world in which all communities have an equal voice in public policy through leadership cultivation, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. Speakers for NREI Summit Session 3 Representative Ayanna Pressley Opening Remarks Olajumoke Obayanju Moderator: Alisha Moreland-Capuia Panelists: […]

Black Men Die of Prostate Cancer at Double the Rate of All Other Races

December 8, 2021 admin 0

Virginia Insurer Under Fire for Refusing Coverage of Treatment Despite Law By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Benjamin J. Lambert IV, a member of one of the most prominent Black families in Virginia’s public service history, lost his battle to […]