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(Jul 10, 2009) -- Can you prove anything you want by statistics? You bet. But here's one case where there's no need to manipulate figures to prove a point. It's a straight, simple, indisputable fact that women live 5.4 years longer than men. So was the Almighty just unkind to men or is this problem the result of their own stupidity?
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2009 (AFP) - African-Americans tend to die earlier from breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer than patients of other races due to biological and genetic factors, not socioeconomic ones, a study said Tuesday.
An independent review of cancer tests carried out at a Bristol hospital will be carried out by a private company that already undertakes testing work on behalf of the organisation, it has emerged.
Cultural factors and access to care are not the only causes of death in African Americans who suffer from breast, prostate and ovarian cancers, according to a landmark new study. Instead, biology may be to blame.
Canadian Trials: One top swimmer who replied to the question, "Is it the suit?" with this: "Well, I threw my suit in the pool yesterday and it didn't moveā¦so I guess it might have something to do with the swimmer inside."
UBC Hospital must pay a Richmond man about $5 million for losing track of a CT scan and failing to diagnose his debilitating condition in time, the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled.
For end-of-life care, a group of convent sisters rely on social networks rather than aggressive medical care.
JANE GROSS For end-of-life care, convent sisters in a Rochester suburb rely on social networks and spiritual beliefs rather than aggressive medical intervention.
For end-of-life care, a group of convent sisters rely on social networks rather than aggressive medical intervention.
Only 42 per cent of Bathurst women over the age of 50 are being screened for breast cancer. Health promotion officer Alison Coote said BreastScreen is working hard to raise awareness of the importance of regular screening in an attempt to lift that figure to 70 per cent. This will significantly reduce the number of women who die from breast cancer.
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