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Protecting Your Health From The Risks Of Wildfire Smoke

Forbes Healthcare

Wildfire smoke causes acute health problems, like asthma or bronchitis, as well as long-term risks from cancer-producing products in the smoke. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Seed Oils: Real Harm or Just Another Food Fear Fad?

Sensible Medicine

Two health obsessions that I’ve never really understood are the supposed benefits of vitamin D (for every imaginable ill) and harm of seed oils. Dr. Bobby Dubois thinks a lot about the evidence behind health recommendations on his podcast. His research has led him to a pretty clear opinion about the role of seed oils in health and disease. Attentive Sensible Medicine readers will note that his take is a bit different from that expressed in a recent post.

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Old Doctor Yells At Clouds

Science Based Medicine

I’m at that age, 67 going in 68, where it is reasonable to yell at the clouds. Which, come to think of it, may be a good title for another collection of my SBM essays. Aging does indeed suck, but it is, usually, better than the alternative. As we, and by we I mean my family and me, age we get the […] The post Old Doctor Yells At Clouds first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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DOJ sues Walgreens for allegedly filling millions of illegal prescriptions, including opioids

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Walgreens countersued the government the same day. Analysts said a settlement is likely.

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Higher Risk Of Long COVID In Women, Link Between SARS-CoV-2 And ME/CFS

Forbes Healthcare

Risk of long COVID is higher in women and a link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and development of ME/CFS is shown, according to new studies.

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The Pros and Cons of Studying Strategies with RCTs - EAST AFNET 4

Sensible Medicine

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common reasons people get admitted to a hospital. As Western society grows larger and less active, AF incidence continues to rise. In short, few questions in cardiology are more relevant than the treatment of patients with new-onset AF. There are two paths of treating patients with AF. (After initiation of stroke prevention regimens—often with oral anticoagulation.

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Providers to target efficiency, supply chain resilience in 2025

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Health systems will seek to expand their supply chains and partnerships in 2025, while trimming excessive AI programs and nonclinical staff.

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As H5N1 Is Detected In San Francisco, A Panel Discusses Next Steps

Forbes Healthcare

San Francisco confirmed that a child in the city became the first case of H5N1. A panel of biotech leaders discussed what options could be taken next.

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What Are The Things I’m Not Allowed To Do As A Caregiver?

We Care Online

Caregivers are vital for helping people with daily living tasks and supporting them to be comfortable and safe. There are limits, however, that every caregiver or caretaker has to follow in the interest of the profession, the clients safety and for the sake of legality and ethics. Caregivers need to understand what is not permitted, so they know how to carry out their tasks effectively without getting into trouble.

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Most patients use devices to self-monitor their heart health but don’t share the information with their doctor

Medical Economics

Just 25% of patients who self-monitor their heart health discuss the data with their doctors.

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Hospitals no longer protected from immigration raids

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at hospitals. Some advocates say the new policy could deter immigrants from seeking medical care.

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Project Stargate: A $500 Billion Venture Between Oracle, Open AI, Nvidia & Softbank That Will Revolutionize Healthcare

Forbes Healthcare

Per the project leaders, Stargate will be critical to "maintain American leadership in AI.

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9 Cutting Edge Applications of AI In Pharmacy

Arkenea

Key Takeaway: AI can help predict the potential effectiveness of new drugs and speed up the drug discovery process. AI can analyze patient data to create personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic and biological factors. AI can help design and optimize clinical trials to make them more efficient and cost-effective. AI can analyze patient data to predict and prevent adverse drug events.

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FDA clears TriVerity test to identify and assess acute sepsis and other infections

Medical Economics

The newly approved TriVerity combines a single-use test cartridge and the Myrna instrument to deliver results at the point of care, informing decisions related to antimicrobial therapy, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and guide patient disposition.

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Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health to lay off 271 workers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The layoffs come five months after the hospital operators merged, creating a 32-hospital system.

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Public Health Success Is Fragile - The Return Of Measles Is Proof

Forbes Healthcare

Measles is surging and vaccine hesitancy is up. In his book "Booster Shots," Dr Adam Ratner explains why measles is back and how we can control this deadly infectious killer.

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Medical Terminology Quiz: Urinary System

Medical Terminology Blog

Medical TerminologyQuiz on the Urinary System Urinary System The urinary system comprisestwo kidneys , which remove waste from the blood; the bladder , a muscular sac used to store urine; and two ureters and urethra , tubes for urine drainage from the body to the outside. Take Other Medical Terminology Quizzes > Definitions from Exploring Medical Language 11th Edition , Elsevier.

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The total number of medical school applicants fell to the lowest level since 2017-18

Medical Economics

2024 saw the fewest number of medical school applicants in seven years, more female applicants than male and a decline in underrepresented matriculants, according to AAMC data.

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HCA closes 2024 strong despite lingering hurricane impacts

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

However this year looks volatile, as the future of Medicaid state supplemental payment programs is uncertain and the threat of tariffs hang overhead.

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The Prototype: Investments In The Space Industry Rebound

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: The NIH puts research grants on hold, a universal coronavirus vaccine, biologys complexity, upcycling plastic and more.

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Health care’s 2025 revenue cycle imperative: Reduce administrative waste

Physicians Practice

Given that so much of the high costs associated with running a healthcare business remains outside of the organizations control, financial leaders will have to consider how they can impact the one area that is in their control in 2025: reducing administrative waste.

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Why sharing your personal number with patients isn’t a great idea and what to do instead

Medical Economics

Prioritizing physician well-being while keeping patient care top of mind.

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UnitedHealth names Tim Noel to replace slain insurance CEO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

UnitedHealthcare has a new chief executive seven weeks after former CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City.

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‘Blue Monday’ Falls On January 20 In 2025. What Does This Mean?

Forbes Healthcare

The third Monday of each January has been dubbed "Blue Monday," known as the most depressing day of the year. But is this actually the case?

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Creating a Fulfilling Lifestyle Through Senior Assisted Living in Wyomissing

We Care Online

Wyomissing is known for its welcoming atmosphere, picturesque surroundings, and vibrant community, making it an ideal location for senior assisted living. These facilities focus on more than just carethey aim to create a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle for residents. With personalized support, enriching activities, and a strong sense of community, s enior assisted living in Wyomissing is designed to enhance the golden years.

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Could AI perform a patient's physical exam?

Medical Economics

A Mass General Brigham study suggests that LLMs could be used to aid clinicians during physical exams.

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The invisible edge: an introduction to AI-enabled data migration

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

AI transforms medical data migration: faster, smarter and ready for the future of healthcare.

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Are Women More Prone To Long Covid Than Men?

Forbes Healthcare

Women are at a higher risk of developing long Covid than men although men are more likely to suffer from severe Covid-19 infections and have higher mortality rates.

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The Only Software Requirements Document Template You Need

Arkenea

Great applications cannot be built without having their foundations laid on a great plan. The software requirement document template or the SRS document template are the outline of the plan that needs to be followed while developing your software application. What is a software requirement specifications document? The software requirement specifications (also referred to as SRS report or SRS document) are the preparatory documents that act as a blueprint when hiring a software development compan

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States have the power to influence health care

KevinMD.com

Individual states in the United States can significantly shape key health care areas through policy. In early 2024, aKKF analysis indicated that Americans collectively held around $220 billion in medical debt. North Carolina has one of thehighest percentages of adults facing medical debt, at 13.4 percent. On July 1, 2024, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Read more States have the power to influence health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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More than 20% of healthcare organizations changed senior leadership after cyberattack: survey

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Cyberattacks in healthcare more frequently result in financial damage and lawsuits compared with other industries, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Netwrix.

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