A new study published in Nature Medicine forecasts a dramatic increase in dementia cases in the US over the coming decades, with new cases expected to double by 2060. The number of annual new dementia diagnoses is projected to rise from…
Category: 5. Health
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Ematai highlights discussions on end of life treatment
‘Jews do death very well,” says Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody. “We have our funeral homes, we have our shiva. We have shloshim. We have yahrzeit, and we have Yizkor. But the reality of mortality is not something we like to confront.”
It may…
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Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania; WHO warns of potential spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region of northwestern Tanzania, with nine people reportedly infected, of whom eight have died.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,…
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Chayal’s Angels org. provide holistic treatment to IDF soldiers
We all want to heal our IDF soldiers who have witnessed the unspeakable in mind, body, and soul. Chayal’s Angels, a grassroots organization, is doing the work.
Founder Tasha Cohen elaborates on the treatments offered, which include…
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In Memory Of Paul Mango
Paul Mango
Paul Mango, former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), former Chief of Staff at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and former senior partner at…
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Cigarettes with less nicotine may help some smokers quit
If cigarettes contained very little of the chemical that keeps people smoking, it could help smokers move away from these deadly products.
That’s the rationale behind a new rule proposed on January 15 by the U.S. Food and Drug…
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How Did I Do? Looking Back On My 2024 Healthcare Industry Predictions
A look back at my 2024 predictions is revealing.
Each year I dust off my crystal ball and attempt to divine what lies ahead for the healthcare industry. With an eye toward assessing the state of the industry and fine-tuning my crystal…
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Obamacare’s 24.2 Million Enrollment Breaks Record As Biden Exits
The Biden administration announced Friday that a record 24.2 million Americans enrolled in … [+]
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The Prototype: OpenAI’s Bioengineering Team Up
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at a new AI model for bioengineering, this week’s dueling rocket launches, magnets, lasers and more. You can sign up to get The Prototype in your inbox here.
Retro CEO Biosciences Joe…
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AI Threatens To Further Erode Physician Autonomy
Cogs in a wheel.
“Trust me, I’m a doctor.” This refrain was typically enough to satisfy payers, administrators, and patients throughout the so-called “golden age of medicine” (1950-1980s), when physicians worked in small practices they…
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