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MENTAL

Patient/Therapist Confidentiality Has Its Limits. What Are They?

Once someone enters psychotherapy, they expect that whatever they say during a session will be protected by confidentiality, but this is not always the case.

ENVIRON

Rural America – A Generational Struggle for Health Equality

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.

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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

Dr. Susan Love: A Legacy of Empathy and Empowerment in Medicine

Dr. Love was a staunch advocate for patient-centered care, recognizing that each person’s journey through illness is unique and deeply personal.

Understanding Your Blood Pressure

More attention is given to systolic blood pressure (the first number) as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease for people over 50.

Startling Statistic: Growing Trend of Breast Cancer in Younger Females

There is a growing trend of breast cancer in younger females.

Common Medications Probably Make Back Pain Worse

New research provides evidence that common drugs used to treat back pain may be leading to more chronic pain.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

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.

CARDIO

Blending Renaissance Thinking and Collaborative Power to Address Global Health Challenges

When I first encountered Yasushi Yamamoto—musician, philosopher, investor, and Founder and CEO of Corundum—I was struck by how naturally he speaks of Renaissance ideals...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

America’s Frontline Doctors Face Long Overdue Medical and Legal Censure

AFLDS or America's Front Line Doctors are about to come undone as state licensing authorities tighten restriction on medical misinformation