chronic
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In 2024 alone, Weinstein was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, underwent emergency heart surgery and received treatment for COVID-19, double pneumonia and several other health conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
The surge in demand for emergency care is due to heat-related illnesses, in addition to the fact that heat can exacerbate conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory syndrome or kidney issues.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
He said there were still plans to review the effectiveness of the current escalation and intervention framework for health boards, which have "clearly shown to be wanting by the chronic issues at Betsi".
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Some attribute this situation to so-called disaster opportunism but others point to the hunger and destitution of those who have lost everything in a country already in chronic crisis before the quakes.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
“There’s nothing wrong with me,” I went on, “except acute chronic fear.”
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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