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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. The scientific support for the connection between GI health and systemic health of the …
During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most universal, and sometimes distressing, experiences during adolescence is the development of acne — a skin condition that results from the plugging of hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells. For some individuals whose acne is resistant to topical therapies, systemic antibiotics are …
According to data from HealthIT.gov, a majority of medical providers now use electronic health records (EHRs) to maintain critical information about their patients. In fact, the statistics show nine out of 10 office-based providers have moved to electronic medical records, as opposed to more analog or paper-based models of data collection. Health information managers don’t …
A global comprehensive analysis has found air pollution to cause harm from head to toes, including dementia, heart and lung diseases, fertility problems, and reduced intelligence; air pollution may be damaging every organ and virtually every cell within the human body according to this new international review: Air Pollution and Noncommunicable Diseases published in CHEST …
Breakthroughs in stem cell therapy may make it possible for those who are blind to see again, according to research stem cells taken from the eyes of non-living donors can be used to cure blindness, as published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine. Although the researchers from Scotland still need to perfect the technique to get …