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Obesity Is Driving Rise in Cancer Among Young People

Being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of various types of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). These obesity-related cancers are now found to be on the rise among young people in the United States. What’s more, rates are steeply increasing in progressively younger ages and successively younger generations, suggest… Read More: Obesity Is Driving Rise in Cancer Among Young People »

Artificial intelligence can identify at-risk patients, inform care and improve disease prevention

There’s no shortage of buzz around artificial intelligence and its potential impact on a variety of areas within healthcare, from patient care to revenue cycle operations. There is an emerging trend toward AI assets that amplify the value of patient data and provide an extendable, scalable pathway to effective primary disease prevention. That’s something that… Read More: Artificial intelligence can identify at-risk patients, inform care and improve… »

Directions in Pharmacy Meetings Announced for Spring 2019 – Pharmacy Times

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE), a leader in continuing education for retail, health-system, managed care and specialty pharmacists, has announced the ninth annual Directions in Pharmacy® continuing education conference series, which will take place in 4 major cities across the United States in spring 2019. “Each year we are pleased to offer this 1-day meeting as a… Read More: Directions in Pharmacy Meetings Announced for Spring 2019 – Pharmacy… »

Beer before wine? It makes no difference to a hangover

Media playback is unsupported on your device “Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine, wine before beer and you’ll feel queer” – many of us may swear by this time-honoured tip when “mixing” our drinks. But a new study has refuted the idea that the order we have alcoholic drinks in affects the severity of… Read More: Beer before wine? It makes no difference to a hangover »