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The Agony Of Adult Acne

Acne is the most common skin disorder that affects over 80% of adults, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. In fact, 20 million Americans have acne badly enough that it causes scars.
Adults who suffer from acne scars are often embarrassed at the unsightly appearance that their acne leaves behind. A new medical technology just [...]

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Rhode Island Is Number One In Adult Flu Shots

Department of Health (HEALTH) announced that Rhode Island had the nation’s highest rate in 2007 for influenza vaccination among adults 65 years and older. According to the CDC’s 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) data, Rhode Island’s 2007 rate is 80%; up 5% from 75% in 2006. According to the BRFSS data, the national [...]

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Kids With Special Needs Face Bumpy Transition To Adult Health Care

As medical advances help more children with serious illnesses survive into adulthood, more will make the passage from pediatric physicians and payment programs to adult providers and insurance. A new study suggests that this transition might not always be smooth.
“When they reach a certain age, children with serious medical conditions move to adult care,” said [...]

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