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As Eating Disorders Spike During Pandemic, Rural Treatment Options Lag

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Erin Reynolds had battled bulimia since childhood, but the weeks before she entered treatment were among her worst. At 22, she was preparing to...

SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII Nasal Spray to Treat Depressive Symptoms in Adults Approved

Does Walking Extend Life?

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Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

Dr Jeff Livingston -
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.

Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

Preparing for: Vaginal Hysterectomy

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Angina, understanding this heart condition

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Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. It is a common symptom of ischemic heart disease, which limits or cuts off blood flow to the heart

Purpose at the Center: Craig Martin’s “Rare” Commitment to Biopharma and Patients

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
Craig Martin is a strategic chameleon in health innovation. He is equally at home in boardrooms, nonprofit leadership, consulting and advisory roles, all with...

Hair Loss: The Hidden Toll of Stress

Michael Hunter, MD -
I LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND SEE A YOUNGISH FACE. I turn a bit to discover a bald patch on the crown of my head....

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention

Dr Jeff Livingston -
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at very high risk of getting HIV to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day.

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Why Should I Critically Appraise Health News?

Julian Willett, MD -
Critical appraisal of healthcare news and opinion is essential in the modern world. This simple act can guide more informed decisions.

The Evolution of Quinine to Hydroxychloroquine, Covid’s Snake Oil

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

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AISAP Rural Health Breakthrough in Ghana is a Blueprint for Solving Cardiology Deserts

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
Access to cardiac care remains one of the most pressing, yet overlooked, crises in global health. In the United States, nearly half of all...

The Body’s Amazing Repair Crew: Stem Cells

The Surprising Health Benefits of Walking on Uneven Ground — And Why You Should Start Today

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Zach Bush, MD on Medika’s Quack Scale

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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

Who Not To Trust: A List of 10 Covid-19 Charlatans and “Medical” Snake-Oil Salesmen

Kerri Rivera on Medika’s Quack Scale

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