Health Lab Articles

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Bone Marrow Disorder Nearly 10-Times More Common in Those with Venom Allergy

It started as a quality assurance project by allergy residents. It became the most comprehensive venom allergy study in the country.
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What are the Effects of Terlipressin When Treating HRS-1?

The drug terlipressin is commonly used to treat hepatorenal syndrome in other parts of the world, but lacks FDA approval. Researchers examine both its efficacy and safety.
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Some Healthcare Providers Among Those Hesitant About COVID-19 Vaccine

Though most healthcare personnel planned to be vaccinated, some were more likely to be reluctant
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A Year-Long Sprint: Sanjay Gupta Reflects on Communications and the Pandemic

CNN health reporter Sanjay Gupta discusses a wide range of health communication topics and his personal experiences.
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Splinting is the Latest Trend to Help Eliminate Constipation

TikTok helped vaginal splinting go viral. A doctors explains how this simple constipation relief method works, and when you may need to see a doctor.
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Why Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation is Key to Getting Back Home

Inpatient rehabilitation for stroke and lumbar spinal stenosis improves patient functionality and quality of life.
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Gout Treatment Success Doubled by Combining Two Drugs, Study Finds

The findings are a promising step for a disease with limited treatment options.
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‘Why I Became a Nurse’

Nurses share why they chose to go into nursing and how they dealt with the unique challenges the pandemic presented.
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Even Small Health Insurance Bills May Cause Healthy Low-Income People to Drop Coverage

Requiring cost-sharing of people in Medicaid expansion programs just above the poverty line leads to adverse selection, Michigan study finds.
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Nursed Back to Health

Olivia Goff was diagnosed with cancer twice before age 21. But she kept her goals in sight, eventually becoming a nurse on the same floor she received treatment.
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Study Suggests Path to Blocking Common Genetic Driver of Lung Cancer

Stopping the interaction between KRAS and the protein AGO2 slowed tumor growth in mouse models.
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Long Haul COVID in Kids

A new clinic focuses on children and teens who experience lingering symptoms after COVID, including respiratory issues, fatigue and joint pain
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Mother Knows Best

Doctors, midwives and nurses share what they like best about being a mom, what it means to help women become mothers and top advice they share with new parents.
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A Radiologist’s Return: Lessons Learned After a 14-Year Hiatus

She made her comeback. Now she wants to help change the culture of medicine.
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Patient Support Programs for Painful Conditions May Reduce Opioid Use

Study in people taking a biologic drug for autoimmune diseases shows association of patient support programs with reduced chance of starting opioid pain medicines or continuing on them.