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Aphasia Struck Bruce Willis and He’s Not Alone in the Diagnosis

Pat Farrell PhD -
Bruce Willis, the highly successful action-hero actor, has aphasia, and, as a result, he is retiring from acting. Why, you might ask? The neurologic symptom is...

Spotlighting Emerging Dementia in Its Many Iterations and Stages

Psychiatry Has an Identity Crisis, and It’s a Problem for Patients

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Rural America – A Generational Struggle for Health Equality

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
More than 46 million Americans live in rural communities. On average, rural locales lag behind non-rural communities on every measure of prosperity, from poverty rates to employment opportunities.

Nature’s Cancer Detectives: Honey Bees’ Nose for Early Diagnosis Is Stunning

Pollution Robs Older Adults of Their Independence and Their Health

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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: Permanent Birth Control or Bilateral Salpingectomy

Preparing for: Abdominal Hysterectomy

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Detecting Cancer With a Blood Drop

Michael Hunter, MD -
You probably got the Silicon Valley (USA) reference, but if not, here is your go-to book (full disclosure — I would love it if...

Envisioning a Future with Reversal of Glaucoma-Related Vision Loss

Brian Francis -
More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, or about 1.6% of the country’s adult population, and only half are aware they have the disease.

Spotlighting Emerging Dementia in Its Many Iterations and Stages

Pat Farrell PhD -
Dementia’s devastation may slip under our notice unless we recognize its many manifestations in behavior, speech, and mood.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medika Life -
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing,

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How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

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To help you sort out the schemers and con artists Medika has set up our own Quack Scale for you to easily and quickly identify healthcare professionals that pose a risk to your health and mental wellbeing.

Vaccine Passports. Where Does Your State Stand? A List of all 50 States

Understanding Mask Terminology, N95/KN95/N99, and What to Buy

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

Pat Farrell PhD -
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,...

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

Stopping Middle-Age Spread

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Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

Medika Life -
Kelly Brogan scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a very high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.

Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Sherrill Sellman on Medika’s Quack Scale

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