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Bicycle Health Appoints Rick Dean as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Rick Dean brings decades of healthcare technology experience to Bicycle Health, the nation’s leading virtual medical group dedicated to opioid use disorder treatment. With nearly nine million Americans impacted by OUD, his leadership will focus on expanding access to evidence-based care while addressing the considerable societal and economic costs tied to this crisis.

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What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

A recent piece from Griffindailynews raises a central question, “What does it mean to have breast self-awareness?” Although much of the article’s content is available in paid plans only, the published title suggests a growing interest in how body awareness can integrate into broader cancer-prevention strategies.

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 What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention
Other voices: Community resources struggle over schizophrenia and related disorders

Schizophrenia, which affects up to 0.7 percent of the population, places significant pressure on community healthcare services. Only five percent of the homeless are diagnosed, yet the challenge of providing continuous treatment and support remains complex.

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 Other voices: Community resources struggle over schizophrenia and related disorders
Bryan Bryson: Engineering solutions to the tough problem of tuberculosis

MIT’s Associate Professor Bryan Bryson is uncovering how Myobacterium tuberculosis interacts with our immune systems, in a focus that could reshape TB vaccine strategies. By translating these biological insights into engineering solutions, Bryson hopes to help eliminate a disease that remains a global challenge.

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 Bryan Bryson: Engineering solutions to the tough problem of tuberculosis
St. Elizabeth to host public info session on cancer in Latonia

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is joining forces with community partners to host a public information session in Latonia on February 4—coinciding with World Cancer Day. Organizers aim to provide life-saving insights on cancer screening and prevention to empower residents with practical tools for early detection.

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 St. Elizabeth to host public info session on cancer in Latonia
This Simple Meat Cooking Mistake Could Lead To Serious Illness—What To Know

A simple oversight in the kitchen could lead to dangerous consequences, underscoring the vital role of meat thermometers for every home cook. Properly gauging internal temperature isn’t just a recommendation; it’s the key step in preventing serious foodborne illness.

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 This Simple Meat Cooking Mistake Could Lead To Serious Illness—What To Know
Cabaletta Targets 2027 FDA Filing as Autoimmune CAR-T Push Accelerates

Cabaletta Bio is forging ahead with rese-cel, a CAR T cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, targeting a 2027 FDA submission. The Philadelphia-based biotech has mapped out an ambitious 2026 roadmap that underscores its commitment to advancing next-generation treatment options.

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 Cabaletta Targets 2027 FDA Filing as Autoimmune CAR-T Push Accelerates
GMH awarded $500K federal grant to better prepare for infectious diseases

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMH) secured a $500,000 federal grant to strengthen its preparedness for infectious diseases. The funding is meant to bolster resources, ensuring safer healthcare conditions for Guam residents.

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 GMH awarded $500K federal grant to better prepare for infectious diseases
Feeling sick? Get the right care at the right time

A wave of respiratory illnesses has hit Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes area, prompting Essentia Health to advise residents on when to visit the emergency department. Understanding where to seek care can help community members manage symptoms effectively and avoid overcrowding in hospitals.

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The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent

The CDC has recently sidelined key childhood vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and rotavirus. The shift raises questions about how this update could affect standard pediatric vaccination schedules.

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Dual-Antibody Approach Advances Treatment of Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma

A dual-antibody approach appears poised to advance treatment options for patients with extramedullary multiple myeloma. Published by Pharmacy Times, this development underscores a growing focus within oncology to refine care and address the unique challenges of this aggressive cancer subtype.

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 Dual-Antibody Approach Advances Treatment of Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma
The flu is raging across GA. Is it too late to get a flu shot for the season?

Flu cases have climbed across Georgia, sparking questions about whether it is too late to get vaccinated. Federal health officials have also announced new guidelines, reducing the number of diseases targeted by routine immunizations from 17 to 11.

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Dear Abby: My husband has cancer, but our children visit us too often and it is making our lives stressful

A woman’s letter to Dear Abby reveals the delicate balance between maintaining a household atmosphere conducive to a cancer patient’s needs and navigating frequent family visits. She worries about causing offense if she asks her children to reduce their visits, yet seeks a more peaceful environment for her husband’s healing.

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 Dear Abby: My husband has cancer, but our children visit us too often and it is making our lives stressful
Health department offering free flu shots to uninsured people

Amid unusually high flu activity in Georgia—going beyond the typical one-to-10 scale—local health authorities are providing no-cost flu shots for those without insurance. The initiative aims to contain the virus’s spread and ensure community-wide protection.

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 Health department offering free flu shots to uninsured people
More children test positive for measles in North Carolina

Health officials in North Carolina are reporting a rise in measles cases among children. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends vaccination for all unvaccinated individuals aged one year and older to help contain the spread.

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 More children test positive for measles in North Carolina
Dear Doctor: Should I be worried about sudden onset of blind spots, zigzag vision?

Sudden changes in your vision, such as blind spots or zigzag patterns, may hint at more than just eyestrain. This piece explores why bright lights and visual fluctuations could signal an oncoming migraine.

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Georgia legislative panel recommends mobile units, student loan aid for rural cancer care

A severe shortage of cancer care providers in rural Georgia has prompted a legislative committee to propose new strategies. Chief among them are increased funding for mobile screening units and expanded student loan forgiveness for doctors, aiming to bring critical care to underserved communities.

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 Georgia legislative panel recommends mobile units, student loan aid for rural cancer care
Chumash Casino Resort ‘Project Pink’ campaign raises $10K for breast cancer

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians recently donated $10,083 to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The funds will help enhance early breast cancer detection services through advanced diagnostics and screenings.

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 Chumash Casino Resort ‘Project Pink’ campaign raises $10K for breast cancer
Oregon parents disproportionately exempt school-age children from vaccines

Despite already low vaccination rates among kindergarteners, Oregon may see further declines now that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its routine recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Parents’ growing reluctance to immunize their school-age children heightens public health concerns statewide.

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 Oregon parents disproportionately exempt school-age children from vaccines
If everyone seems sick, it’s not your imagination. Flu is on the rise in the Chicago area.

Families across the Chicago area are bracing for what feels like a rampant flu season, with many experiencing fevers, coughs, and interrupted winter breaks. One local household endured five simultaneous bouts of illness, capturing the intensity of this year’s outbreak.

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 If everyone seems sick, it’s not your imagination. Flu is on the rise in the Chicago area.
Home-Based Monitoring Could Transform Care for Patients Receiving T-Cell Redirecting Therapies

A new article from Fox Chase Cancer Center, covered by Onclive, explores how home-based monitoring may change the landscape of T-cell redirecting therapies. While the detailed content remains behind a paywall, its premise highlights the possibility of more personalized treatment outside traditional settings.

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 Home-Based Monitoring Could Transform Care for Patients Receiving T-Cell Redirecting Therapies
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