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California ordered to move prisoners at risk of valley fever
SACRAMENTO — The federal official in charge of healthcare in California prisons has directed that more than 3,000 inmates be moved out of state lockups that are infected with a lethal fungus known as valley fever. The Monday directive from medical...
Tags: Prisons, Diseases and Illnesses, Social Issues, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Justice System
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Gay athletes have come out while active or retired
Even before Jason Collins, plenty of other athletes around the world have come out as gay, either while still active or in retirement. From Martina Navratilova to Greg Louganis to Sheryl Swoopes, men and women from a variety of sports have openly...
Tags: National Basketball Association, Basketball, Oakland Athletics, Women's National Basketball Association, Sex Crimes
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Our Laguna: Cinco de Mayo event muy bueno for clinic
Sunday may have been foggy, but the goal of the Laguna Beach Community Clinic's Cinco de Mayo celebration was clear — raise money. About $53,000 was netted at the annual event, held Sunday on the terraced patio of Ann and Jim Shea's hillside home....
Tags: Electronics, Hospitals and Clinics, Environmental Issues, Local Government, Natural Resources
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U.S. task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults
Reuters* Experts hope move will encourage more testing * Guidelines may trigger insurance coverage for tests (Adds comments from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in paragraphs eight and nine) By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, April 29 (Reuters) -...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Internists, High Blood Pressure, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health
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Howard County health briefs
Screenings The county Health Department's North Laurel Health Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, will offer walk-in HIV/AIDS testing services from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment: 410-313-0630. Also,...Tags: Stroke, Diseases and Illnesses, Dermatologists, Howard County General Hospital, American Red Cross
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Prescription Drugs, Men's Health, Health Insurance Cost, Brooklyn Park, Veterans Affairs
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University of Maryland School of Medicine aims to raise $500 million
The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever. Donors already have given $339 million during the quiet phase of the campaign, dubbed...
Tags: National Institutes of Health, Vaccines, Drugs and Medicines, Politics, Colleges and Universities
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HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Vaccines, City of Hope, Human papillomavirus, Drugs and Medicines
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Task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - An influential U.S. panel is calling for HIV screening for all Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered to be at high risk, a change that may help lift some of the stigma associated with HIV testing. The...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Internists, High Blood Pressure, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health
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OraSure announces $10.2 million first-quarter loss
Sales of OraSure's new OraQuick in-home HIV test, which arrived on store shelves in October, are rising, but not quickly enough to wipe the red ink off the company's balance sheet. The Bethlehem company that makes diagnostic tests for conditions that...Tags: New Products, National Basketball Association, Food and Drug Administration, Advertising, Magic Johnson
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Medical marijuana bill clears Senate panel
— A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. The issue sparked an emotional debate, with supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from...
Tags: Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn, Morphine (drug), Executive Branch, Multiple Sclerosis
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Focusing on STDs: Vaccines now available to prevent, reduce risk of HPV in adolescents
April is sexually transmitted disease Awareness Month, an annual event calling attention to STDs in the United States. This month-long observance provides individuals, doctors, and community-based organizations an opportunity to address ways to prevent...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vaccines, Human papillomavirus, Drugs and Medicines
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