Tag Archives: Survival

Gap in Breast Cancer Survival for Black, White Patients Shrinks, But Not by Enough

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 2, 2021 — Racial disparities in breast cancer survival have narrowed in recent years, but Black women with the disease still have double the death rate of white women. That’s according to a study that tracked breast cancer trends in Florida between 1990 and 2015. Overall, deaths from… Read More »

Medical News Today: For rats, empathy may be a survival strategy

New research suggests that a rat’s experiences may act as an early warning system to its fellow rodents. Share on PinterestNew research sheds light on the mechanism of empathy in rats. Empathy is the ability to understand someone else’s emotional experiences. Typically, we think of empathy as a noble quality that we relate to compassion.… Read More »

Managing sexual and survival risks: the impact of inequity and stigma on Jamaican MSM and transwomen

Two recent qualitative studies highlight Jamaican men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (trans) women’s heightened vulnerability to HIV. These groups are at higher risk of infection as a result of various socioeconomic inequalities — homelessness, lack of employment, the criminalisation of same-sex practices and high levels of stigma and violence. As a… Read More »

Coleman Expedition 205-Piece All Purpose First Aid Kit for Emergencies at Home, Camping, Car, Workplace, Hiking or Survival

The Coleman Expedition First Aid Kit is the ultimate all purpose first aid kit for larger groups or outdoor adventures. This 205 piece kit features components needed in the field, including various standard and specialty bandages, first aid tape, gauze pads, antiseptic towels, antibiotic ointment, sting relief wipes, a cold pack and common first aid… Read More »

Be Smart Get Prepared 100 Piece First Aid Kit, Exceeds OSHA ANSI Standards for 10 People – Office, Home, Car, School, Emergency, Survival, Camping, Hunting, and Sports

This Deluxe 100 piece First Aid Kit first aid kit from Total Resources is a necessity for the workplace and meets or exceeds all OSHA / ANSI 2009 types I and II requirements for small business. It is in a hard carrying case designed with a multi-compartment organizer. It can be carried around for portability… Read More »