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  2. Unnecessary health care - Wikipedia

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    Unnecessary health care (overutilization, overuse, or overtreatment) is health care provided with a higher volume or cost than is appropriate. [1] In the United States, where health care costs are the highest as a percentage of GDP, overuse was the predominant factor in its expense, accounting for about a third of its health care spending ($750 billion out of $2.6 trillion) in 2012.

  3. Preventive healthcare - Wikipedia

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    The general use of machinery that has adequate ventilation and airflow is suggested for these patients in order to halt progression and complications of disease. A study conducted in nursing homes to prevent diseases concluded that the use of evaporative humidifiers to maintain the indoor humidity within the range 40–60% can reduce ...

  4. Cancer treatment - Wikipedia

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    Cancer treatments are a wide range of treatments available for the many different types of cancer, with each cancer type needing its own specific treatment. [1] Treatments can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy including small-molecule drugs or monoclonal antibodies, [2] and PARP inhibitors such as olaparib. [3]

  5. Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment - Wikipedia

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    1993: The name "Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment or POLST was adopted. [28] 1995: First POLST form was used in Oregon. Many other states wanted to implement this in their own settings so there was a need for execution at a national level. [27] 2004: National POLST Paradigm Task Forced was developed.

  6. Timeline of cancer treatment development - Wikipedia

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    1900 – Swedish Dr. Stenbeck cures a skin cancer with small doses of radiation [4]; 1920s – Dr. William B. Coley's immunotherapy treatment, regressed tumors in hundreds of cases, the success of Coley's Toxins attracted heavy resistance from his rival and supervisor, Dr. James Ewing, who was an ardent supporter of radiation therapy for cancer.

  7. 7 doctor-approved ways to get rid of hiccups — and 3 ... - AOL

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    A doctor can help rule out more serious causes, and identify whether further treatment is necessary. Getting rid of intractable hiccups often involves treating the underlying cause, the experts note.

  8. SV40 large T antigen - Wikipedia

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    SV40 large T antigen (Simian Vacuolating Virus 40 TAg) is a hexamer protein that is a dominant-acting oncoprotein derived from the polyomavirus SV40.TAg is capable of inducing malignant transformation of a variety of cell types.

  9. The best seat on the plane to avoid germs and 5 other tips ...

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    The American Film Institute has a list of 20-second quotes from movies. Or check out these songs — including “No Scrubs” by TLC while you're scrubbing — with 20-second choruses.