Women need twice as many toilets as men, say public health experts
Women need twice as many toilets as men, say public health experts
Toilet provisions for women in the UK must be boosted so there are two female toilets to every male one, according to a new report on the state of pub...
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"The jury is out on whether SDOH needs screening in acute care settings is the silver bullet or a tool that is quickly gaining momentum without testimony for its effectiveness at improving the health and livelihood of the patients most in need."
Many women diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancers are not receiving tests for inherited genetic mutations: https://t.co/p6Q5K0CDW5
Here's our updated information about HPV (human papillomavirus) and cancer, including vaccines to prevent #HPV infection: https://t.co/BqVKTNGofc
Seeking applicants for Director, Center for Global Health @theNCI. Interested in leading our team? Applications due June 12, 2019. Learn more via https://t.co/sF9YuYSIYG.
Deadlines loom for a handful of ADA Foundation awards that provide financial assistance and leadership opportunities to dentists, researchers and Give Kids A Smile program coordinators. Apply by May 31: https://t.co/RxypZ50Hzr
#OUTBREAK ALERT: FDA, @CDCgov & state/local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O26 linked to ALDI’s Baker’s Corner flour. There are 17 illnesses in 8 states. ALDI & ADM Milling announced a recall & @RIHEALTH issued a public warning https://t.co/38VqxynIvd
A degree is more than a piece of paper. It's crucial for success in today's economy. https://t.co/x0WF1quViY
FLOUR RECALL: Check your home for 5 lb. bags of Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour sold at ALDI stores; these products may be contaminated with E. coli. Return it to the store or throw it away. https://t.co/Ly4GCo2kID
It's no secret that #chemotherapy drugs cause nausea and vomiting -- but there are medicines that can help https://t.co/j5t5w2qydD
FDA Grants Priority Review For Kidney Disease Drug
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As part of #MHACONF19, we're pleased to have race car driver @Justinpeck49 join us for our breakfast plenary on 6/15! Justin is a #mentalhealth advocate who uses his experience with #bipolar to inspire others. Learn more & get tickets to his event here: [https://t.co/xQCYW50NVI]
This is Jose Chavez. He's a nurse at @CedarsSinai and became an AACC at #ACC19! Here's his #ACCMember story. https://t.co/g1CwPEhmc8 #ACCCVT
Bystanders are often first on the scene in a #health #emergency. Learn practical & life-saving skills, such as how to use an epinephrine auto-injector, so that your prepared to help. Learn more: https://t.co/yOzSx6ugKs #PrepYourHealth #FridayThoughts
According to a #JACCCEP study, #AFib was a risk factor for HF hospitalization & mortality in #cvTOF patients, & rhythm control therapy was protective against these adverse events. Read more: https://t.co/I7t3nJhReu
"Network matching would be an effective solution to the most common instances of surprise billing and compares favorably to many of the most commonly discussed alternative approaches." - @lorenadler @ben_ippolito + @mattafiedler
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“The AMA has long been concerned about gaps in out-of-network coverage and is committed to working on solutions to protect patients from the financial impact of ‘surprise’ coverage gaps,” said Dr. Mukkamala, a board-certified otolaryngologist. https://t.co/a0KxMJaTic
.@PsychUCommunity is wrapping up for #MHM2019 and your support made it a success! Keep in touch in the future by joining the #PsychU Community to get even more #MentalHealth info. [https://t.co/5FTazCqsQz] via @PsychUCommunity #MHAM #4Mind4Body
HCPs: Patients w/ familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) are more likely to develop & die from heart disease but early diagnosis/treatment can save lives. Find patients w/ FH using family history, physical exam, cholesterol testing, and/or genetic testing. https://t.co/vbnLtAaQgP
Abby's twin daughters were diagnosed with #AML at 3 months old. After the heartbreak of losing a child, her family dedicated themselves to support LLS in the goal for a world without blood #cancer. Read her story & share your #GenerationLLS story with us. https://t.co/PZ6fuPMa3t
Thank you for your support of Bill S-228! With research showing food and beverage marketing can increase risk factors for chronic diseases like cancer, it’s time for #SenCA to vote and protect children from food and beverage #Marketing2Kids. #cdnpoli
As a medical doctor, I know the importance of children getting a healthy start in life. Bill S-228 will make a difference by banning junk food ads to Canada's kids. Asking senators to stand with @HeartandStroke & @SenNGreeneRaine to end delay & vote Tuesday! #cdnpoli #senca
The latest CDC #FluView report is the last full report for the 2018-2019 #fluseason. Shorter flu activity reports are produced over the summer and full reporting will resume October 11, 2019.
Check out the latest FluView here: https://t.co/d7ZpbN4Iaw
This ALS Awareness Month, stay committed to helping researchers understand this devastating disease. Your story can help bring the Registry closer to an answer. Join the cause: https://t.co/pgJEpCQbCa.
If you have a rare #braincancer, you can participate in an @NIHBrainTumor online study to help researchers understand the outcomes and risk factors associated with your cancer. Learn more: https://t.co/9BzO7Z2ifn #BTAM
Plan your Memorial Day weekend outings using the @EPA SunWise UV Index app – find the app in your app store: https://t.co/zuZiPsUKXq #MDW #DontFryDay
What are the differences in clinical, imaging & functional outcomes in patients who develop ICH related to various #NOACs? Find out in this journal scan: https://t.co/y5Bt6rEsHq @GBarnesMD
Edward Pound on the late Robert Pear: "You knew you could trust his reporting. He was, to be sure, a reporting machine. But Robert was so much more than that. He was a decent man who cared deeply for others." https://t.co/R6ubjIT6NV
It's #DontFryDay! Learn how to protect your skin today and every day, including on sunny and cloudy days: https://t.co/7BF10Lbslk.
#FDAapproves new treatment for PIK3CA-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer: https://t.co/FW4P5cFVN2. This is the 1st novel drug approved under Real-Time Oncology Review pilot. It also utilized the updated Assessment Aid, allowing for a more efficient review.
To the graduates of Morehouse School of Medicine's Class of 2019, @PatriceHarrisMD shared the following words of wisdom, “As a first or only, our responsibility is to make sure we are not the last.” https://t.co/ism4soMMOB
.@NCIGlobalHealth manuscript published: Integration of Research Priorities in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Analysis of National Cancer Control Plans; in the Journal of Cancer Policy. Free access provided through July 10. View via https://t.co/D4270wLN6b
Congratulations to Larry Casalino @WeillCornell and @AmolNavathe for their appointments to @medicarepayment https://t.co/5XX6SPD8D4
When Mary Finta left her small #rural town, she never expected she'd follow in her mother's footsteps in serving #ruralhospitals. Read about her journey here. #ruralmedicine #UWSocial @UWMadison https://t.co/NyAm4Vgh1v
Complementary and alternative medicines during cancer therapy: Some CAM therapies have undergone careful evaluation and have been found to be safe and effective. However there are others that have been found to be ineffective or possibly harmful. https://t.co/NPOyNyZkaS
What causes an #asthma attack? Learn about asthma triggers and how to control asthma from @CDCasthma. https://t.co/D5CdhEJytG #FAQFriday #kNOwAsthma
Millions of Americans are living with viral #hepatitis, but most don't know they're infected. As we mark #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, find out if you should get tested or vaccinated: https://t.co/hOUN2Ppw6s #FridayThroughts #FridayMotviation #FactFriday
Julie Guillot lost her son, Zach, at age 9 to #AML. Through our Children's Initiative, we're determined to find the cures that allow children not only survive their #cancer, but thrive after treatment. To learn more visit: https://t.co/hOhIGOKc6S.
Is there a volume-mortality relationship for #TAVR hospitals? Catch up on this & other hot research from CV journals in the latest #CardiologyMag Journal Wrap: https://t.co/FfkcZ7N64x
Practicing sun-safety isn’t just for summer months and beach days.
What's your favorite way to stay sun safe 365 days a year? ☀️ #StandUpToCancer
Physicians Less Likely to Order Cancer Screening Late in Day from @Medscape https://t.co/hSINMdfpKO
Gettin’ your BBQ on for #MemorialDayWeekend? 🍔 🌭 🍗Then be sure to✔️ out our top grill master tips for safe outdoor cooking!
The first reported human infection with H5N1 bird flu since September 2017 has been detected in Nepal. Most human infections with bird flu happen after exposure to infected birds or to virus-contaminated environments.
Learn more: https://t.co/Ytinn8b1aN
RECALL: Karawan and SoCo brand tahini might be contaminated with Salmonella. Check the list for recalled products. Return to the store or throw away. https://t.co/RLJ7FRbQVT
Technology has revolutionized workplace wellness initiatives; employers can incorporate tools into workplace-wide activity challenges.But it’s important for workplace wellness to incorporate #mentalhealth as a critical part of wellness. #4mind4body
Car injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S. Before you travel for #MemorialDayWeekend, make sure you have the right car seat for your child’s age and weight: https://t.co/q4h7qrlib2 #NationalRoadTripDay
The @AmerMedicalAssn offers this advice to every #medstudent during their #medicalresidency: don't make assumptions. #ImplicitBias #meded https://t.co/OvAbtWRo8I
👏👏👏Great work @DEADENVERDiv and your partner law enforcement agencies--42 arrests, 80,000 marijuana plants confiscated and 4,500 lbs. of marijuana taken off the black market!
SAC William McDermott speaking at Operation Syndicate Green press conference. Case is the largest black market marijuana case in Colorado history.
With the hiring of our first chief health equity officer, @DrAlethaMaybank, we aspire to advance our mission by reducing disparities and increasing health equity to improve health of all populations. https://t.co/O5F7lcphW4
In 1988, Dr. Lee Greenberger received an LLS Special Fellow grant. Today, he is our Chief Scientific Officer, overseeing more than 230 grants. Read his story and add your own to our #GenerationLLS tree today. https://t.co/aAf0tW7vSl
Meet Lori, a cancer survivor, whose mom and sister were also diagnosed with cancer. Become a hero and help take down cancer. Join us at https://t.co/oAqgDudICd.
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