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  • The New Art of Making Friends and Finding Community

    Julia Hotz

    February 25, 2019 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Cambridge

    In the United Kingdom, loneliness is an epidemic. Those who feel chronically lonely may have weaker immune systems, an increased risk of cancer, and shorter life spans. These afflictions and risks associated with loneliness put a strain on the country's National Health Service. Many organizations like AgeUK, which offers companionship matching, and Silverline, which offers a 24-hour conversation helpline, specifically target the elderly. But research shows that young people are lonely too, which is why these solutions are an important addition to fighting loneliness.

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  • Scientists develop 10-minute universal cancer test

    Ian Sample

    December 04, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Australia, Queensland

    A new inexpensive and fast procedure can detect the presence of cancer cells in a person’s body. The ease and 90% accuracy rate of this test could make it an effective initial scan for malignant cells detecting cancer earlier.

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  • Analysis: Low number of lung cancer deaths saved California more than half a billion

    Matt Levin

    October 24, 2018 |

    CalMatters |

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    Response Location: United States Minor Outlying Islands, California

    Cases of lung cancer dropped in California after the state implemented “early and aggressive anti-smoking initiatives.” By targeting younger communities, taxing cigarettes and starting a tobacco control program, not only did the state see less cases of lung cancer, but also saw huge savings in health care expenses.

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  • In Australia, Cervical Cancer Could Soon Be Eliminated

    Livia Albeck-Ripka

    October 03, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Australia, Melbourne, Victoria

    Australia has one of the lowest cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in the world, thanks to a nationwide effort to screen women and vaccinate both boys and girls against HPV. Widespread public support has helped the country tackle the preventable cancer.

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  • Australia set to 'eliminate' cervical cancer by 2028

    Nina Avramova

    October 03, 2018 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: Australia

    Vaccination and screening programs have helped Australia get close to eliminating cervical cancer. It was one of the first countries to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination effort back in 2007 and now boasts an incidence rate of seven cases of cervical cancer per 100,000 women.

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  • Cervical cancer set to be eliminated from Australia in global first

    Aisha Dow

    October 03, 2018 |

    The Age |

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    Response Location: Australia

    Cervical cancer rates in Australia have dropped about 50 percent in just a few decades. The country first started pap smear campaigns in 1991, then began rolling out free HPV vaccinations nationwide in 2007. “Because this human papillomavirus only infects humans and the vaccine program prevents the spread of the virus, eventually we'll get rid of it, like we did with smallpox,” said HPV vaccine co-inventor Ian Frazer.

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  • New Approach to Breast Reconstruction May Reduce Pain and Weakness for Some

    Roni Caryn Rabin

    September 17, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Women experiencing painful symptoms after breast reconstruction surgery now have a new option—instead of placing the prosthetic under the muscle, doctors can place it over the pectoral. This method can reduce pain and allow for deeper breathing.

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  • A New Way to Detect Breast Cancer

    Sophie Cousins

    August 28, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: India

    Mammograms are expensive and invasive, but a new device screens for breast cancer without radiation. The iBreastExam is lowering barriers to screening for poorer women in India and the solution is spreading across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Mexico.

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  • New cancer test machine cuts diagnostic costs

    Nasibo Kabale

    July 10, 2018 |

    Business Daily |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    Kenya is among the first countries in African to have a cancer test machine that will help cut the time and cost it takes to diagnose cancer. A medical laboratory services firm acquired the IDYLLA lab machine that allows doctors to test for genetic markers for certain kinds of cancer, which helps doctors pinpoint specific medicines more accurately. That means fewer side effects and better chances for survival and cures.

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  • Turning to liquid biopsy for early cancer detection

    Nasibo Kabale

    May 29, 2018 |

    Business Daily |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Eldoret

    A new liquid biopsy is able to detect all types of cancer via a blood test. This new technology will allow physicians to diagnose cancer and monitor cancer treatments without invasive tissue biopsies.

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