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MINOCA - A New Type of Myocardial Infarction?
Von Dr. Sandra Mitic Sep 03, 2020 English
A new syndrome of myocardial infarction (MI) has been defined in the clinical context over the past few years - myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). Several large, international acute myocardial infarction (AMI) studies...
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Publikationsreihe: Underwriting FocusRecovery Impossible? Mental Illness and the Ability to Work
Ausgabe: Aug 11, 2020 Life English
Is it right to assume that someone who has experienced mental illness in the past has a higher risk of becoming unable to work in the future? We challenge some of the myths surrounding mental health, employment and Disability cover.
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The Impact of Vaping on Life Insurance Risk [Part 3 of series]
Von Dr. Thomas Ashley Jul 21, 2020 English
Putting together the health effects of nicotine and the chemical components of regular commercial e-cigarette inhalants leads to a conclusion that the risk is small but not trivial. Given that we need a long-term assessment, yet have only short-term experience,...
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Changes in Cancer Classification - How Do They Impact Critical Illness Insurance?
Von Tim Eppert Jul 14, 2020 English
What is a cancer - and what is not? While the answer to this question is obvious in many cases, it is not always straightforward. A disease is deemed as malignant or cancerous when there is an uncontrolled growth of cells that is invasive, i.e., the cells...
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