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‘You don’t want to get better’: the outdated treatment of ME/CFS patients is a national scandal
The notion that this illness is psychosomatic is having devastating effects, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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One Simple Change May Dramatically Boost The Effect of COVID-19 Vaccines
Sometimes it's the simplest solutions that get lost in the kerfuffle of scientific progress.
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The Hidden Reason Abortion Clinics Are Disappearing | The Class Room
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You Know It’s a Placebo. So Why Does It Still Work?
As researchers try to make sense of “open-label” placebos—fake drugs that proudly announce their fakeness—the mysterious effect is starting to show up beyond the world of medicine.
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10 best practices to take care of your teeth
A radiant smile not only enhances your appearance but also serves as an indicator of overall well-being.
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I reversed my type 2 diabetes. Here’s how I did it | Neil Barsky
Modern medicine makes it seem as if drugs are the only way to deal with diabetes. But what if diet can be a solution?
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CW1 Inc | Innovation thinking in healthcare - customer centric approach
Healthcare becomes more interconnected digital ecosystem everyday by initiatives like the EU's (EHR and PHR) exchange format and the X-eHealth project.
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'Phage therapy' could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges
Researchers are desperately seeking viable alternatives to antibiotics. So what is phage therapy? And how could it help?
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Kidney stone breakthrough procedure at UW called 'game changer' for patients
A groundbreaking medical procedure for those with kidney stones will soon be offered at the University of Washington after more than two decades of research.
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Medicare Is in Desperate Need of Modernization and Expansion — Not Privatization
Monetizing Medicare and Medicaid undermines coverage for those who need it most.
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After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat
With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy.
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England to roll out world's first seven-minute cancer treatment jab
Britain's state-run national health service will be the first in the world to offer an injection that treats cancer to hundreds of patients in England which could cut treatment times by up to three quarters. Following approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), NHS England
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Planks and wall sits are best for lowering blood pressure – here are six more reasons they're such great exercises
Isometric exercises are great for your heart, joints and physical function in daily life.
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Doctors in Eastern Europe have been using viruses to treat superbug infections since the 1930s.
Bacteriophages have been a mainstay in medical centers abroad for some time now. Georgia’s Eliava Institute has been active since the 1930s. Yet countries including the U.S. and U.K. grant access almost exclusively under compassionate use. That means bacteriophages have been languishing for decades as a last-ditch option.
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The Greediest 'Non-Profit' Hospital in America
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More Than a Million Americans "Missing" as US Endures a Crisis of Early Death
If the United States of America had the same mortality rates as other wealthy countries, more than 1 million people would have avoided death in 2021, a new study found.
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Going home: Conjoined twins released from Texas Children’s Hospital after successfully separated in complex surgery
Conjoined twins are finally going home after the pair was safely separated during a complex surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in June.
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Annual numbers of excess deaths in the US relative to other developed countries are growing at an alarming rate
New research shows that preventable deaths are increasing in the US at the same time that life expectancy keeps dropping.
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'AI doctor' better at predicting patient outcomes, including death
Artificial intelligence has proven itself useful in reading medical imaging and even shown it can pass doctors' licensing exams. Now, a new AI tool has demonstrated the ability to read physicians' notes and accurately anticipate patients' risk of death, readmission to hospital, and other outcomes important to their care.
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Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Trial
Using mRNA tailored to each patient’s tumor, the vaccine may have staved off the return of one of the deadliest forms of cancer in half of those who received it.
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