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Are Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine Practices Too Expensive?

Are Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine Practices Too Expensive? No, They Actually Save You Money While They Keep You Healthy.

ENVIRON

Blending Renaissance Thinking and Collaborative Power to Address Global Health Challenges

When I first encountered Yasushi Yamamoto—musician, philosopher, investor, and Founder and CEO of Corundum—I was struck by how naturally he speaks of Renaissance ideals...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove abnormal cervical cells to prevent cervical cancer.

DISEASES

The Future of Health Information and Innovation: A Conversation with HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf

At a time of great change, HIMSS continues to be a pivotal voice bridging technology, policy and patient care

What are seizures?

Seizures are when there is synchronous and excessive electrical activity in the brain¹. Given that the nervous system works through electrical activity

Digital Health Innovation Continues to Press Forward at Warp Speed

Billions Continue to Pour into the Health Tech Category According to New Sector Report

Seborrheic Dermatitis, a type of Eczema

A chronic form of eczema, seborrheic dermatitis appears on the body where there are a lot of oil-producing (sebaceous) glands like the upper back, nose and scalp.

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SAFETY

Fact Checking Vaccine Claims With Flawed Science: True

In a society that is bombarded with misinformation from every imaginable source, both official and otherwise, where, post pandemic, can we turn for reliable,...

CARDIO

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

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QUACK ALERTS

Zach Bush, MD on Medika’s Quack Scale

Zach Bush, MD scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. Bush has become the poster boy for alternate/complementary health and mixes pseudoscience and mystical mumbo-jumbo with his own brand of traditional medicine