Health care
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PublishedOctober 21, 2015
Maine girl with rare disease and many followers dies at age 4
Addilyn Davis' mother posted daily on Facebook about her daughter's 'Journey of Hope.'
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PublishedOctober 20, 2015
American Cancer Society revises guidelines, calls for mammograms to start at 45, not 40
While some patient advocates are upset, the change reflects growing concern that the benefits of the breast cancer test may have been oversold.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2015
Mercy Hospital rejected offer to save addiction treatment center, N.H. CEO says
A man who runs two substance abuse treatment facilities in New Hampshire says that Mercy preferred to use its space for offices.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2015
Lion dissection becomes teachable moment at Danish zoo
The event draws some criticism, but mostly from outside the country.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2015
Maine CDC director backtracks on endorsement of bill to make vaccine opt-outs harder
Kenneth Albert says a reporter jumped to a conclusion while criticizing the legislation as 'heavy-handed and unnecessary.'
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PublishedOctober 13, 2015
Maine CDC director supports strengthening state’s vaccine laws
Kenneth Albert wants to make it harder for parents to opt out, a position that may help the "informed consent" bill survive a possible second veto by the governor in 2017.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2015
Ambulances with less-sophisticated gear may be better for patients
A study suggests it's preferable to get to the hospital fast rather than have responders take the time to use advanced equipment.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2015
Dissolving heart stent passes first major test in large study
The degradable device called Absorb, which stays intact for a year until an artery heals and then breaks down, is already sold in Europe.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2015
Maine lawmakers renew effort to track tobacco settlement funds
A legislative panel Tuesday will ask state agencies and private contractors to explain where the money is going.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2015
Schoolchild in Cumberland hospitalized with viral meningitis
The student attends Mabel I. Wilson School, the superintendent says.
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