In medicine, there are many variables that need to be taken into account in order to properly offer effective treatment to patients. Some of these are age, socioeconomic group, country of origin, sex, etc. But there's an issue with this model, it's based on the binary division of the sexes. In this sense, people who do not identify with the sex that was assigned to them at their birth will have inevitable clashes with the medical system.
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Very shortly after you receive a diagnosis of cancer, your doctor will begin to discuss treatment options with you. In general, there are several different ways that medical professionals can treat cancer. Your particular type of cancer and its stage may influence what treatment option is best for you. For many patients, chemotherapy is an appropriate course of action. Going through chemotherapy consists of taking medication around a set schedule to fight the cancer cells in your body.
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Colon cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease, but it is also highly preventable and treatable when caught early. One of the most effective ways to catch colon cancer early is through regular screenings, yet many people still skip or delay these important tests. There are many reasons for this, whether it be a busy schedule in your regular life or perhaps simply forgetting you had a screening entirely. However, it is absolutely vital that you treat these colon cancer screenings as the important medical check-up that they are, and here are three reasons that should help to highlight this fact.
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In states that have legalized cannabis for either medical or recreational use, the marijuana industry is booming. However, in some towns and cities, there are so many dispensaries that they end up competing for business. If you own a dispensary and are not seeing as many customers as you'd like, how can you change that? Here are a few ideas to help bring in more business.
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Though older adults make up a relatively small percentage of the population, they account for a disproportionate share of healthcare expenses.
One way to help ease the burden on the healthcare system—and improve the health and quality of life of seniors—is through senior wellness care. This is a type of preventative care that focuses on detecting and managing health issues before they become more serious (and more expensive to treat). Here are five health issues that can benefit from senior wellness care:
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