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Covid Made Me Think About Leaving Medicine

During the height of the pandemic, leaving bedside clinical practice crossed my mind. As the darkness of Covid-19 surrounded me, as the death and destruction suffocated me

ENVIRON

Azerbaijan’s COP29 Gambit: A Green Façade or Catalyst for Change?

From Azerbaijan’s troubling human rights record to its contested actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, the country’s motivations deserve scrutiny. Is this pivot towards sustainability a genuine effort or a strategic play to bolster its international image?

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

Covid Masks: What You Should Know

I SWAPPED OUT MY SURGICAL MASK for the N95 and KN94 ones. Given my newer masks are not inexpensive, how long can I wear one...

Fish Oil Reversal: New Study Says Supplements Might Not Be What You Think for Heart Health

Fish oil supplements, which boast high omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, have been a mainstay in heart-healthy routines for years.

If You Don’t Set Boundaries, a Symptom Flare-Up Might Step In and Do It For You

If we are conditioned to always say “yes,” we may find ourselves in conflict with our body when it says “no.”⁠ ⁠

HPV, Human Papillomavirus

HPV is a group of more than 200 related viruses, some of which are spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Sexually transmitted HPV types fall into two groups, low risk and high risk

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

You Don’t Need to be an Idiot to be a CovIdiot

The term CovIdiot is misleading as it suggests anti-vax and anti-pandemic people are idiots. Nothing could be further from the truth and this perception prevents us reaching this demographic.

CARDIO

The Body’s Amazing Repair Crew: Stem Cells

Our body contains a built-in construction crew, which can perform repairs on almost every harmed component. In fact, our bodies possess exceptional cells known...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Kerri Rivera on Medika’s Quack Scale

Kerri Rivera scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against purchasing any of her products..