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Senators who led pharma-friendly reform get pharma cash
“Three senators on a revived subcommittee received more than $100,000 each from drugmakers.” | learn more
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What’s the point of a primary care doctor?
“They seem to exist entirely to funnel patients to more expensive specialists — but it may be the consumer, not the healthcare industry, who’s really to blame for this, and we’re suffering as a result.” | learn more
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New federal rules allow medical records on your smartphone
You technically have access to your records today, but not really in practice. “Officials said the rules likely will give patients a greater say in health care decisions and put an end to a long-standing practice in which some doctors […]
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Your genes could determine your favorite foods
Don’t take this one too seriously, but it is fun to think about nature vs nurture when it comes to food preferences. “Whether you’re inclined to choose coffee or green tea for your morning boost could be determined by your […]
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Are hand sanitizers actually harmful?
With the latest concerns about virus spread, people are pumping hand sanitizer at an alarming rate. Here’s an article from Rush University Medical Center highlighting their view. Hand sanitizer has its place, but stick to soap & water whenever possible. | learn […]
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Intermittent fasting goes mainstream
Now, CNN is talking about it. “A review of past animal and human studies in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that intermittent fasting can reduce blood pressure, aid in weight loss and improve longevity. The report functions as […]
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Treating exercise as medicine
“As researchers learn more about how exercise fights chronic ills like heart disease and diabetes, doctors may soon be able to treat physical activity as the powerful medicine it is.” | learn more
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FHIR – pronounced ‘fire’ – grows as a patient data standard
“The web-based standard FHIR could hasten the day when we can view our full medical histories on a smartphone screen. Tech giants are hungry for a piece of the pie, but obstacles remain.” | learn more
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What the 2020s have in store for aging Boomers
“I asked a dozen experts to identify important trends. Some responses were aspirational, reflecting what they’d like to see happen. Some were sobering, reflecting a harsh reality: Our nation isn’t prepared for this vast demographic shift and its far-reaching consequences.” | learn […]
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Electronic health records and a new era of health care fraud
“The federal government funneled billions in subsidies to software vendors and some overstated or deceived the government about what their products could do, according to whistleblowers.” | learn more