_ Medical Care Medical Error 3rd Leading Cause of Death in U.S. By Jane Farrell article Analyzing medical death rate data over an eight-year period, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts have calculated that medical error is … Read More→
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_ Health Headlines A Type of Thyroid Cancer Is Reclassified By Jane Farrell article An international panel of pathologists and clinicians has reclassified a type of thyroid cancer to reflect that it is noninvasive … Read More→
_ Healthy Home Advice: Falls, Chemicals, Medications, and Sharps By Sondra Forsyth article “When thinking about staying healthy, your home may seem like the safest place. A big part of being healthy means … Read More→
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