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Medical Notes: October 16, 2022

>> October 16, 2022

New research gets us one step closer to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis Scientists have recently identified another protein that helps drive the autoimmune condition. Many patients become resistant to medication that targets the main inflammatory protein, …

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Dissecting the Emergency Room: Every Patient Has a Story

>> October 9, 2022

As an ER doctor, Jay Baruch wears many hats. He’s a healer, listener, traffic director, and so much more during each shift. But in such a chaotic space, how can doctors maximize their time with patients? Baruch explains his beliefs on medicine’s moral center …

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A New Hope for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer

>> October 9, 2022

Treatments for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have remained the same for seventy years – until now. Scientists have created a medication, called Nubeqa, that pairs with the original treatments and helps lengthen the lifespan of patients. An …

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Medical Notes: October 9, 2022

>> October 9, 2022

The nighttime habits that can detect Parkinson’s disease Researchers have created a new sensor that monitors a person’s breathing as they sleep. A paper published in the journal Nature Medicine shows how the device can not only detect the disease, but can …

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Pharmacy Deserts: The Shrinking Access to Healthcare

>> October 2, 2022

Neighborhood pharmacies are closing across the nation, leaving their communities without close access to medication and other healthcare needs. Dr. Walter Mathis has researched pharmacy deserts and how they’re affecting local communities. He explains possible …

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An Illness Affecting Millions of Unsuspecting People – Possibly You

>> October 2, 2022

Peripheral Artery Disease may not be a household name like stroke or heart attack, but it’s just as common. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness means that many patients with PAD catch it too late and end up needing an amputation. Dr. Nick West discusses why …

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Medical Notes: October 2, 2022

>> October 2, 2022

Your posture may be affecting your medication New findings reveal that pills dissolve into your system faster depending on your position. Most medications begin working after the stomach ejects them into the intestine. Research published in the journal …

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How Our Mind’s Natural Defense Can Be Deadly for Society

>> September 25, 2022

Why are we able to function after mass tragedies? The answer is a defense mechanism in our mind that Dr. Paul Slovic calls the Arithmetic of Compassion. He explains how three components essentially numb our feelings to help us move on after traumatic …

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Our Memories Are Lying to Us: The Mandela Effect

>> September 25, 2022

The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon where large groups of people falsely remember the same information. But how is this possible? Experts discuss the possible causes, as well as how these false memories lead to errors in fields such as education and criminal …

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Medical Notes: September 25, 2022

>> September 25, 2022

Research shows vaccine patch is 11x more effective in combating Covid variants in mice than standard needle delivery Afraid of needles? It’s your lucky day. Research published in the journal Vaccine shows that a vaccine patch is 11 times more effective in …

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Esports: Virtual Gameplay With Real Life Consequences

>> September 18, 2022

Even though esport players compete online instead of on a field, the growing sport still requires the same team of trainers and medical staff as football or soccer. And given the intense practice schedules, injuries are thought to be unavoidable. Experts …

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A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk

>> September 18, 2022

The World Health Organization reports that the pandemic fueled the largest drop in childhood vaccination rates in the last thirty years. In fact, New York recently revealed the first case of polio America has seen in over three decades. Experts explain how …

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Medical Notes: October 16, 2022

Dissecting the Emergency Room: Every Patient Has a Story

A New Hope for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer

Medical Notes: October 9, 2022

Pharmacy Deserts: The Shrinking Access to Healthcare

An Illness Affecting Millions of Unsuspecting People – Possibly You

How Our Mind’s Natural Defense Can Be Deadly for Society

Our Memories Are Lying to Us: The Mandela Effect

Medical Notes: September 25, 2022

Esports: Virtual Gameplay With Real Life Consequences

A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk

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