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Hearing aids and SIN

I got your attention, didn’t I? When I am talking about hearing aids and SIN, I am not talking about the Biblical definition of disobedience to God, I am referring to an acronym S-I-N which stands for “Signal in Noise.” The signal is always the original sound we are trying to hear. A faithful, accurate reproduction of original signals has been the pursuit of research and development ever since Thomas Edision invented his cylinder recording device. We probably all remember how scratchy those historical recordings were. If we record a human voice reciting the alphabet, the ...

Can men get breast cancer?

Think breast cancer only affects men? Think again. Because men have breast tissue, they can develop breast cancer, although it’s rare. What is male breast cancer? This rare type of cancer starts as a growth in male breast tissue. Both men and women are born with breast tissue. However, ...

Early symptoms of breast cancer you shouldn’t ignore

When people think about breast cancer detection, they usually think about finding a lump in one of their breasts. While it is a possible sign, it isn’t the only one — and it may not be the first thing you notice. There are a few early symptoms of breast cancer to watch out for. Regular ...

Understanding spine surgery

Eight out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at least once or more in their lifetimes. In fact, a third of people ages 18 to 29 already have back problems, while nearly half of those ages 65 and older do. The back, or spine, is one of the most important body parts and one of the most ...

UPMC North Central Pa. facilities nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC in North Central Pa. facilities have received American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke quality achievement awards for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. UPMC’s Outpatient Emergency Department in Lock Haven and UPMC Williamsport have earned the Gold Plus designation. To be awarded Gold Plus, a hospital must reach at least 85% compliance in numerous quality measures ...

Three states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone

Three states are renewing a legal push to restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone, including reinstating requirements it be dispensed in person instead of by mail. The request from Kansas, Idaho and Missouri filed Friday would bar the drug’s use after seven weeks of pregnancy instead of 10 and require three in-person doctor office visits instead of none in the latest attempt to make it harder to get a drug that’s used in most abortions nationally. The filing seeking to sue the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was made in a federal court in Texas where the case ...