Archive - February 2017

East Asian female breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy have a higher risk of developing second primary lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, causing more deaths than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. The risk factors for developing lung cancer include tobacco smoking, age, family history, medical or occupational radiation exposure and other chronic inflammatory diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A study conducted by the University of Illinois, Chicago, and published this week by the American Association for Cancer Research, indicates that women who experience a false positive after mammogram screening are more likely to delay or avoid future screening appointments. Mammograms are x-rays of the breasts used to detect breast cancer. They are used to confirm a diagnosis in women who present with symptoms and to screen women who have no signs or symptoms for early disease. Mammogram screening

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What Business Owners Need to Know Before Posting Their Views According to a recent Pew study on social media and politics, the vast majority of Americans on social media have expressed frustration over the political tone and content on social media lately…and for good reason.  In the past few months, our social media platforms have become overrun with political content, most of it taking one side or the other with passionate discussions to follow in comments. With a large percentage

Approximately 1 in 15 cases of breast cancer are considered to be caused by a gene mutation inherited from a parent, known as hereditary or familial breast cancer. Some people develop mutations in the genes that are linked to causing breast cancer and do not have a family history of the disease. Therefore, it appears that the gene mutation can also be acquired and not solely based on inheritance. Family History and Breast Cancer Risk Women who have a family history of breast cancer are

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The broad underlying statute governing the program gives complete discretion to the administration, they point out WASHINGTON – CMS’s decision to temporarily delay Round 2019 of competitive bidding could mean a revamp of the program, now that Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., is taking the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services, say industry stakeholders. CMS said on Feb. 7 it was delaying Round 2019 to give the new administration time to review the competitive bidding program.

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga) has been confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services by a Senate vote of 52-47. AAHomecare president Tom Ryan released a statement immediately following the confirmation, saying that, "Dr. Price has a strong appreciation of the role that home medical equipment providers play in allowing people to remain in their homes when recuperating from an illness or dealing with long-term health challenges. "He has been a long-time advocate