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Philips will pay $1.1billion to people who said company's $1,600 sleep apnea machines gave them CANCER
02 May 2024 16:08 GMT
… sleep apnea machines caused their cancers and other diseases.
The … damage, lung infections, and cancers.
The recall affected a range … he was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. He died just five … as Mr Thomas’ passing, Louisiana Sheriff Brett Stassi, 62, …
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Louisiana House splits on vaccine ‘discrimination’ proposals
01 May 2024 23:14 GMT
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a … who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. Amedee said she believed such … she did not contact the Louisiana Department of Health regarding her …
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Pediatrician: I have roots in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” The new EPA rules are a step in the right direction.
01 May 2024 19:08 GMT
… Parishes, part of Louisiana nationally known as “Cancer Alley.”
The moment … mutagens, meaning they cause cancer by directly damaging DNA. … creating more opportunities for cancers to develop as a result … weeks ago, I left Louisiana with angry tears stinging my …
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Item Sold in Louisiana, Texas Stores Recalled Over Contamination
01 May 2024 18:36 GMT
… a food item sold in Louisiana and nationwide.
As of … , and June 7, 2025.
Louisiana is included in the Walnut … California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada … that put these 'cancer-causing' snacks at …
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No cost cancer screenings offered May 7&8 in Marksville
30 Apr 2024 21:08 GMT
… , colorectal and cervical cancer screenings for eligible Central Louisiana residents.
The mobile … screenings and take-home colorectal cancer kits. Appointments are required.
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To request an appointment, call Cancer Screening Specialist Stephanie Heinen at …
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States ranked by cancer death rates
30 Apr 2024 14:14 GMT
… CDC's U.S. cancer statistics data visualizations page, which … Health Department and the National Cancer Institute. USAFacts used data by … ,000 people; the nationwide cancer mortality rate was 146 per … 173.7
Oklahoma: 172.6
Louisiana: 167.5
Tennessee: 166.8 …
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Letters: Louisiana is a leader in cancer care
30 Apr 2024 06:09 GMT
… the highest nationwide.
Addressing cancer in Louisiana must be prioritized. Clinical … Louisianians deserve first-class cancer care. As Louisiana’s cancer center, we are … , LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center director and CEO, Louisiana Cancer Research Center
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University of Texas' MD Anderson Cancer Center expands national network to Chicago
30 Apr 2024 01:34 GMT
… of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center unveiled a partnership … employing 675 people across Louisiana.
The Rush announcement is … Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center.
“Partnering with … our mission of eliminating cancer and saving more lives,” …
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Policymakers should support patients over profits in Louisiana
29 Apr 2024 10:35 GMT
… Louisianans are diagnosed with cancer. Our state has the … executive officer of Pontchartrain Cancer Center, I am frustratingly … to the fight against cancer. When cancer treatment is unaffordable, … over the needs of Louisiana patients and their healthcare. …
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Researchers develop AI-driven tool for near real-time cancer surveillance
27 Apr 2024 12:06 GMT
… Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Louisiana State University developed a long … reports to provide experts researching cancer diagnoses and management with exponentially … reports?’” Chandrashekar said.
Currently, these cancer registries are updated by hand …