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The Time Is Now to Closely Question Psychiatry’s “Bible” — the DSM

Diagnosis and a clear-cut nosology are vital for treatment, but overdiagnosing leads to a needless waste of resources and insurance reimbursement — both inexcusable IMHO. But...

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Preparing for: Colposcopy

Our Preparing for series allows a patient to properly prepare themselves for a procedure. Answers about how long the procedure will last, what’s involved, what to expect

DISEASES

Chagas disease (T. cruzi infection) or American trypanosomiasis

It is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors and is found only in the Americas

The Fluoroscope Serves as a Warning for New Medical Technology

What does a device called the Fluoroscope that measured feet have in common with modern-day DNA medicines? History has a way of repeating

Step Aside, Coffee — The Health Benefits of Tea

WHILE TEA APPEARS TO HAVE HEALTH BENEFITS, most research investigations have been done in regions where green tea is the predominant type.

Beliefs That Block Recovery From Chronic Pain

Beliefs That Block Recovery From Chronic Pain. Tips from a chronic pain recovery therapist

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Opioids. Everything you need to know about America’s Most Lethal Drugs

Opioid overdoses related to illegally manufactured fentanyl (the most powerful of the opioids) represented the greatest contribution to the increasing numbers

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HIMSS – Global Meeting Ground for Health Info Innovators to Secure Partnerships and Advance Care

10 Israeli Innovators Head Toward Orlando with New Approaches to Hospital Efficiency and Improved Patient Care - Showing Engineering Marvel and AI Potential

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Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Edgar Suter scores 4 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. We recommend seeking alternate medical care for a trustworthy and reputable source.