Jan Dyer

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Even ‘Just a Few’ Cigarettes Have Long-Term Consequences

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 31, 2017

National Cancer Institute suggests even smoking an average of 1 cigarette per day can increase the risk death by lung cancer 9 times more than non-...

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How Far Does a Cough Travel?

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 27, 2017

Researchers reveal the trajectory of a cough and the role it plays in spreading viral infections like influenza.

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Surgeon General Issues ‘Call to Action’ on Substance Abuse Crisis

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 26, 2017

U.S Surgeon General makes a new call to action to end the addiction crisis by pushing the idea of treating it “not as a moral failing, but as a chr...

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Cases Hit a High

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 25, 2017

While STD prevention resources are declining in the U.S., cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reach an “unprecedented” high.

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Hospital-Acquired Conditions on the Decline

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 24, 2017

Recent report states hospital-acquired conditions have dropped 21% over a 5-year period due to government health care strategies and programs.

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When Their Job Puts Workers at Risk for Asthma

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 19, 2017

CDC researchers find health care workers might have acquired or worsened asthma due to workplace irritants.

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Helping Native Children Get Fit

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 17, 2017

Program based on a 19-year-old surgeon general report helps middle school students to make healthier and active lifestyle changes.

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How Common is Flu Without Fever?

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 16, 2017

Researchers reveal that the widespread belief of fever as a common symptom of influenza may not be true.

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Prevention Efforts Have Mixed Results for Injection-Drug Users

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 11, 2017

Although heroin use has increased, CDC reports cases of syringe sharing and use of syringe services programs have decreased overall.

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NIOSH Adds to Hazardous-Drugs List

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 4, 2017

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Heath added 34 hazardous drugs to the list to bring awareness and enable health care worker to p...

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Ryan White Program Announces New Funding Grants

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 3, 2017

Nearly $2.3 billion in grants were awarded to the Ryan White Program to assist in providing quality care and medication to patients with HIV/AIDS.&...

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Food Security Can Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 3, 2017

A retrospective analysis suggests a correlation between food insecurity and cardiovascular risks among pregnant women and infants.

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Preparing to Combat a New Resistant Threat

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 3, 2017

CDC issues an clinical alert against the multidrug-resistant fungus Candidia auris after multiple cases were reported in the U.S.

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Primary Care Provider Programs Get New Funding

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: January 1, 2017

In an effort to provide primary care in underserved areas, the HHS will be awarding grants to clinicians and students in exchange for working in th...

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Flu Vaccine Provides Substantial Benefits for Patients With Diabetes

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: December 20, 2016

Results of a 7-year study reveal reductions in readmissions and mortality rates for chronic illness during and after influenza season.