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Mashup Score: 1Can Dogs Really Detect Cancer in Humans? - 3 month(s) ago
The Science Behind Canine Cancer Detection
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Mashup Score: 0The Carnivore's Dilemma: Unraveling the Relationship between Red Meat, Gut Health, and Atherosclerosis - 4 month(s) ago
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States. Research has long demonstrated the link between red meat consumption and an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory condition that results in the narrowing of the arteries. If atherosclerosis occurs in the heart arteries, it is called coronary atherosclerosis. If it occurs in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, it is called cerebrovascular atherosclerosis.
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Mashup Score: 1Improving Patient Care: The Impact of New Federal Rule on Health Insurers' Prior Authorization Processes - 4 month(s) ago
On January 17, a significant announcement was made by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new federal rule that mandates health insurers streamline and disclose more information about their prior authorization processes. Health insurers participating in federal programs including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, must now respond to expedited prior authorization requests within 72 hours and other requests within 7 days. This news has been met with widespread support from the medical community, as it is expected to lead to improved patient care and reduced administrative burden on doctors. The impact of this new rule cannot be overstated, as it has the potential to transform the healthcare landscape and enhance the overall patient experience.
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Mashup Score: 1I hate to burst your bubble, but "Adrenal Fatigue" is NOT a real medical condition! - 4 month(s) ago
Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms such as tiredness, trouble sleeping, and body aches that are attributed to chronic stress and the overstimulation of the adrenal glands. It is a concept often used in alternative medicine and wellness circles, but is not formally recognized by the medical community as a true medical condition. Despite this lack of recognition, the term has gained popularity and has been the subject of debate among medical professionals and researchers.
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Mashup Score: 0The Fabulous Four: The Parathyroid Glands and Their Crucial Role in Calcium Regulation - 5 month(s) ago
Deep within the intricate web of the human body lies a small yet mighty superhero quartet known as the parathyroid glands. Often overshadowed by their more prominent counterpart, the thyroid gland, these pea-sized powerhouses play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of calcium within our bodies. From bone health to nerve function, the parathyroid glands are unsung heroes, tirelessly working behind the scenes to ensure our overall well-being.
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Mashup Score: 1Happy Holidays from PaladinMDs - 5 month(s) ago
PaladinMDs www.paladinmds.com wants to wish you and your family a happy and healthy new year. We want to highlight both our Individual and Family Membership Plans. You can lock in the current pricing if you purchase now as we will be increasing our monthly fees for these plans in the first quarter of 2024. For a monthly fee of $39.99 for the Individual Plan and $69.99 for the Family Plan you will be entitled to the following: 1. Direct Message access to your PaladinMD for quick questions 2. 20%
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Mashup Score: 0Ethical issues in solid organ transplantation:... : Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation - 5 month(s) ago
t be utilized. Organ availability for transplantation is limited and demand exceeds supply for all organ types. Historically, the likelihood of poor outcomes in Jehovah’s Witnesses patients placed ethical limitations on transplant candidacy for this population violating the precept of maximal utilization of a limited resource. The review’s purpose is to describe advancements and strategies that make Jehovah’s Witnesses transplant outcomes comparable to transfusion-eligible patients and allay the ethical concerns of their candidacy. Recent findings Immunomodulation from allogeneic transfusion is a cause of significant postop morbidity. Blood conservation strategies have led to improved outcomes across different medical and surgical cohorts and set the stage for expanded utility in Jehovah’s Witnesses with organ insufficiency. Published single-center series with descriptions of specific peri-operative strategies describe the path to major blood product avoidance. Summary Comparable outco
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Mashup Score: 0Statins: A Suprising Protector of the Heart in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer - 6 month(s) ago
Cholesterol-lowering statin medications have long been hailed for their ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes. However, recent research has suggested that these drugs may also play a role in protecting the heart during chemotherapy treatments in women with breast cancer. This potential cardio-protective effect of statins has generated considerable interest within the medical community, as it has the potential to improve the overall cardiovascular health of these patients. In this article, we will explore the possible cardio-protective effects of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in women undergoing chemotherapy and examine the evidence supporting this hypothesis.
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Mashup Score: 0The Myth of the Magic Stockings: Debunking the Claim that Lower Extremity Compression Stockings Prevent Blood Clots - 6 month(s) ago
As the man sat in the hospital room, a million thoughts raced through his mind. How could this have happened? He had followed all the advice, he had taken precautions, and yet, here he was, diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis (DVT). He couldn’t understand it. One of the measures he had taken to prevent DVT was wearing lower extremity compression stockings during his flight. He had heard that they were supposed to prevent the occurrence of blood clots in the legs, so why did he develop one?
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COVID-19 can cause cholesterol plaque rupture and a heart attack!
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