_ Screening for Tuberculosis By Jane Farrell article An influential medical panel has recommended the continued use of screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) for patients who are … Read More→
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_ Safe Driving for Older Adults By Jane Farrell article ┬á ┬á Tips for older adults to drive safely Maybe you already know that driving at night or in rainy … Read More→
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_ Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible By Jane Farrell article Loss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some … Read More→
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_ Health Headlines Heart Disease: Baby's Early Risk By Jane Farrell article Preventing heart disease starts much earlier than you may realize, according to a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement … Read More→
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_ Heart Health How Much Does Age Matter when Treating Heart Problems? By Jane Farrell article For people ages 75 and older, age-related changes in general health and in the heart and blood vessels require consideration … Read More→