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More ticks are expected in the DC area this summer, experts warn
Experts are warning that there may be an uptick in ticks nationwide this summer, thanks to a warm winter. Here are some simple ways to protect yourself and your kids.
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Doctor Who Has Delivered 10,000 Babies Needs a Life-Saving Donor
Dr. Jaime Lopez, who has delivered 10,000 babies, is in need of a kidney that will allow him to continue his own life-saving work in Los Angeles.
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Why Does it Take So Long to Schedule a Doctor's Appointment in the US?
Long wait times for medical care is a trend seen in San Diego and across the country. NBC 7 breaks down what exactly is causing these long wait times.
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Nearly 8% of Addiction Patients Cheat Drug Tests, Study Says
Doctors may be missing patients who are trying to cheat on tests that check if they are taking medication for opioid addiction.
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More Than Half of Mass. Doctors Feeling Burned Out, Survey Finds
Half of Massachusetts doctors surveyed have already or intend to soon cut back their clinical hours, and one in four plan to leave medicine altogether in the coming years, according to new data released Thursday by a leading industry group. Fueling concerns about staffing shortages that have plagued the health care industry and many other facets of the economy, the…
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How Doctors Speak Could Cause ‘Harm' for Patients
Many patients may not completely understand what their doctors are trying to tell them because of jargon used in the medical profession.