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Medical Innovation Still Matters—Even When the System Makes It Hard

Steven Andrzejewski -
Healthcare today is increasingly shaped by actuarial logic rather than human outcomes. Coverage decisions are driven by algorithms, prior authorizations delay care, and access...

The Algorithm That Gave Me Pause Tonight and “Hooked” Me

Dementia Remains One of Our Most Serious Mysteries

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The Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer Will Surprise You

Michael Hunter, MD -
YOU KNOW ABOUT CIGARETTE SMOKING AND LUNG CANCER. But what would you guess is the world’s second most common cause of lung cancer?

UCHICAGO MEDICINE, SINAI JOIN CHICAGO ARC AS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS FOR HEALTH EQUITY INNOVATION

Israel Incubators, Accelerators and Private-Equity Groups Champion Pressing Climate-Tech Innovation

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Preparing for: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

Dr Jeff Livingston -
Prepare yourself for a Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, an easy way to remove submucosal uterine fibroids.

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

Preparing for: Permanent Birth Control or Bilateral Salpingectomy

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Startling Statistic: Growing Trend of Breast Cancer in Younger Females

Michael Hunter, MD -
There is a growing trend of breast cancer in younger females.

Old Medical Oath Needs Refresh From the Original Hippocratic Version

Pat Farrell PhD -
Graduating medical school students traditionally swear allegiance to the Hippocratic Oath, which they assume mandates that they “first do no harm,” but it is dated and now coming under fire.

Name Calling Is a Needed Skill You Must Practice

Pat Farrell PhD -
The art of correctly remembering people's names or how to turn a name into a memory device is essential in relationships and careers.

We Know the Health Ecosystem is Fragmented, Resulting in Rising Costs and Poorer Patient Outcomes, But What Are We Doing About It?

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
As We Enter the “Post-Fragmentation” Period, Health System Kinetics Points Us Toward Solutions

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Debunking Bleach or Chlorine Dioxide as a Medical Treatment

Medika Life -
Respiratory failure; changes in the heart's electrical activity that can cause deadly abnormal rhythms; life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration; acute liver failure; low blood cell counts that require blood transfusion; as well as severe vomiting and diarrhea.

The Mechanics of Vaping and Its Medical Impact on Your Health

Goop and Gwyneth Paltrow. The Rise of The Celebrity Quack

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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,...

Stopping Middle-Age Spread

The Best Dating Game in Health Innovation Happens Just Off the Main Stage

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Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Medika Life -
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.

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

Another AFLDS Quack, Meet Dr. Peterson Pierre

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