Plus, top advice from chronic influencers.
| | | | | We have the answer! Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff for short, is a common and potentially deadly bacterium that’s on the rise. C. diff infections sometimes strike after the use of antibiotics to treat an illness and are marked by severe diarrhea, among other symptoms. |
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| | | | | Sensitivity of 3D digital mammograms, meaning they correctly identify breast cancer 93% of the time, per a study in the journal Cureus. And they have a specificity of 70%, which refers to the ability to correctly determine when a person does not have breast cancer. In contrast, 2D mammograms have a sensitivity of 86% and a specificity of 57%, the same study found. |
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| #Let’s Get Social | | If you’re young and living with arthritis, it’s not uncommon to feel isolated or like your non-chronic peers can’t grasp what you’re going through. As an antidote, a crop of in-person and online support groups are emerging for young adults who’ve been diagnosed with RA and other forms of arthritis—like The Arthritis Social Hour, geared toward warriors in the 25-to-55 age group. Head to HealthCentral’s Instagram to learn more and discover the group(s) that might be a fit for you. Because at the end of the day, finding someone who truly understands can make all the difference. | | Facebook Pinterest Twitter | | | | |
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