Health care
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2018
100 years later: 1918 flu epidemic still eclipses all others
As the U.S. goes through a nasty flu season, the 1918 nightmare serves as a reminder that a century of modern medicine might not save millions from dying.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2018
2018 flu outbreak on track to be worst in nearly a decade
Federal health officials say the number of patients seeking care for flulike symptoms continues to rise sharply.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2018
Flu rages on for third straight week
At this pace, influenza could strike 34 million Americans this season, federal health officials say.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2018
Mary Dempsey leaving Maine cancer center she helped found
The sister of actor Patrick Dempsey says of the center she helped found, 'It will always be in my heart and soul.'
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2018
Panel votes to put new medical pot rules on hold until July
That would allow lawmakers to consider another bill that could nullify what some critics consider overly restrictive rules on medical marijuana growing and processing that could damage the industry.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2018
Analysis: Canada takes novel approach with prescription opioid vending machines
The idea is to provide a safer emergency alternative to street drugs that may be cut with deadly doses of fentanyl.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2018
Influenza accelerating in Maine, with 531 new cases in the last week
The outbreak in the state reflects a national trend caused by the virulent A H3N2 strain of the flu virus.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2018
Maine dental board considers whether to continue case against Lewiston oral surgeon
The Maine Board of Dental Practice decided last month that Dr. Jan Kippax had not violated professional standards, but it did not renew his license when it expired Dec. 31.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2018
Women now outnumber men in medical schools
Advocates credit programs that encourage girls to pursue math and science from the time they are in grade school.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2018
Five Maine hospitals get top ratings for quality, safety
The ratings come from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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