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Post-Transplant Alcohol Relapse Falls to Zero Under Mayo Clinic Protocol
Mayo Clinic's PACT protocol achieved 0% heavy alcohol relapse in post-liver transplant patients within one year — vs. a historical rate of ~25%. Published June 3, 2026 in Liver Transplantation journal.
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America's Deadliest Season Arrives Early: Phoenix, Houston, and Chicago Face a Dangerous Summer as Heat-Related ER Visits Surge
Phoenix confirmed its first 2026 heat death in April. Houston heat-related ER visits surged 329% since 2019. With summer just starting, public health officials are sounding the alarm.
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Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak 2026: 3 Dead, 10 Americans Still in Quarantine After M/V Hondius Outbreak
The M/V Hondius cruise ship hantavirus (Andes virus) outbreak killed 3 passengers. 18 U.S. passengers quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta. As of June 11, 10 remain at UNMC. All remain symptom-free.
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