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_ Recommended Diabetes Screenings Overlook Many Patients By Jane Farrell article The latest guidelines for diabetes screening may not be working so well. In a narrow view of the clinical recommendations … Read More→
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_ Eye Health Overview Vision Health How to Get Financial Help for Your Eye Care By Jane Farrell article If you need financial help for your vision health, the National Eye Institute has some suggestions for finding ways to … Read More→
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_ Pets MUTTS Comic Strip Creator Patrick McDonnell: ΓÇ£I Try My Best to Give a Voice to Shelter AnimalsΓÇ¥ By Sondra Forsyth article According to the ASPCA, each year approximately 7.6 companion animals enter shelters nationwide ΓÇô approximately 3.9 million dogs and 3.4 … Read More→
_ COPD Screening for COPD Is Not Recommended By Sondra Forsyth article The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not recommend screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for people who … Read More→