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October 2, 2024

Planning for your pet’s future: setting up a trust for your pet’s ongoing care

Kyle C. Garrison

In the unexpected event of the owner's death, the fate of his beloved pets often becomes uncertain. This concern prompted Tracy Jennings, a landscaper in Buffalo, Minnesota, to take proactive…

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October 2, 2024

Unexpected online access to therapist notes surprises patients

Kyle C. Garrison

Health systems are increasingly uploading therapists' progress reports to online patient portals, prompting unexpected reactions from some patients. This step towards digital transparency is intended to foster better patient engagement…

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October 1, 2024

Biden officials act to prevent Medicare drug premium hikes before election

Kyle C. Garrison

In an effort to mitigate potential backlash in the upcoming presidential election, the Biden administration announced a significant reduction in Medicare drug premiums for 2025, achieved by allocating billions in…

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September 30, 2024

Congress calls for review of alleged conflicts by FDA official

Kyle C. Garrison

Recent concerns have prompted an official call for an investigation into potential conflicts of interest involving a top FDA official in the medical device industry, Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, and his…

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September 29, 2024

At 60 and widowed, rediscovering romance

Kyle C. Garrison

“Life After Love” explores the poignant journey of finding companionship after a significant loss. This narrative reveals the transformative experience of dating as an elderly widow. Four months after losing…

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September 28, 2024

AI-generated responses: the new frontier of patient-physician communication

Kyle C. Garrison

As the volume of messages sent by patients to their doctors via communication platforms like MyChart skyrockets, a growing number of healthcare providers are adopting artificial intelligence tools to manage…

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September 28, 2024

Inconsistent cannabis laws put profit over public health, report warns

Kyle C. Garrison

A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine raises serious concerns about the fragmented landscape of cannabis laws in the United States. The report argues that…

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September 27, 2024

Michel Siffre, 85, dies; explored mental effects of temporary isolation in caves

Kyle C. Garrison

Michel Siffre, recognized as a pioneer of chronobiology, which delved into the response of our biological clocks to time, has died at the age of 85. He is celebrated for…

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September 27, 2024

Bridging the antibiotic gap: access versus resistance in infection control

Kyle C. Garrison

The global fight against infectious diseases is undergoing a fundamental shift in perspective. For years, the dominant narrative around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has focused on the overuse of antibiotics, painting…

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September 26, 2024

FDA clears prescription nasal flu vaccine for home delivery

Kyle C. Garrison

In a significant development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AstraZeneca’s FluMist nasal flu vaccine for use at home. This groundbreaking approval allows people, especially those who…

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