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8. Medicare: Apply for a Passport Whether you’re renewing an old passport or applying for the first time, visit the U.S. Department of State for passport-related services. Currently, processing times are about 4-6 weeks, or 2-3 weeks for the more costly, expedited service. MedicareCard.com has been serving consumers for several years with a primary emphasis on Medicare information and assistance. We […]...
9. Funded study shows 20 percent reduction in lung cancer mortality with low-dose CT compared to chest X-ray Scientists have found a 20 percent reduction in deaths from lung cancer among current or former heavy smokers who were screened with low-dose helical computed tomography (CT) versus those screened by chest X-ray. The primary research results from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) were published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine. […]...
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