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The Truth about Masking

Wearing a mask is simply an act of compassion, showing you care about your fellow man and limiting the infectiousness of your breath. Remember, some of us are fortunate and can contract the disease and carry the virus, yet not even be aware of it. We are, in medical terms, asymptomatic.

Death Is Not A Failure

Cannabis and Depression

ENVIRON

Climate, Environment and the Future of Epidemics

How climate change and human activity are the tipping points for infectious diseases of epidemic proportions

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

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

DISEASES

Four Ways COVID has Changed Health Tech

Like most tech lovers, I’m excited about the upcoming CES conference.  I won’t be attending in person but will be watching it very closely...

Why are (COVID) Vaccines Not Perfectly Effective?

Prefer to listen to this story? Tune in here. Medical science has always been imperfect. Stories of individuals’ cancer relapsing, not everyone treated for a heart...

Barrett’s Esophagus. Symtoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which tissue that is similar to the lining of your intestine replaces the tissue lining your esophagus. Doctors call this process intestinal metaplasia.

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Gain of Function Research. Have We Opened Pandora’s Box?

How dangerous is Gain of Function research really and what risks does it pose to us for future pandemics. We explore this branch of science and examine

CARDIO

Nutrition Advice Keeps Changing — And What Never Changes

For decades we’ve been told to avoid eggs, butter, whole milk, and red meat. Then eggs were declared acceptable again. Butter quietly returned to many...

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..