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- 3/30/2022
Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes
A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing has sidelined actor Bruce Willis and drawn attention to a little-known condition that has many possible causes. - 3/30/2022
NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC
NACI previously recommended that people who are "moderately to severely immunocompromised'' receive a fourth dose of the vaccine six months after getting their third shot. - 3/30/2022
Case report: A migrating rash
A puzzling case in Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic that had him stumped. - 3/30/2022
What if my patient has too many issues to discuss during a visit?
It’s a common fear for those of us who like to be efficient, however the average outpatient has about 1.7 concerns. - 3/30/2022
A glimpse of remote living with Parkinson's draws viewers to unlikely TikTok star
Then the 54-year-old signs in on TikTok to check the analytics of his latest videos and touch base with a global community of online friends, many of whom, like him, have Parkinson's disease. - 3/30/2022
Most at-risk women for preeclampsia not given recommended prevention
Pregnant women with diabetes, obesity less likely than chronic hypertensives to get needed treatment. - 3/30/2022
EnsembleIQ recognized for outstanding company culture
EnsembleIQ, the corporate owner of the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business, has been recognized for its company culture and leadership. - 3/29/2022
Intranasal vaccines and COVID-19
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have just completed a big study on the use of intranasal vaccines for COVID-19. These aren’t just any vaccine; they are a novel way to stimulate both local (mucosal) immunity as well as systemic immunity, and this could change the way we approach not only future COVID-19 vaccines, but also other vaccines such as Influenza, RSV, and even Cystic Fibrosis. - 3/29/2022
How healthcare can respond to the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences
It has been over 30 years since hip-hop superstar Tupac Shakur first told the story of 12-year-old Brenda, a sexually abused and exploited preteen mother. - 3/29/2022
Treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans
There are several other medical conditions that show a similarity of causes between humans and companion animals, such as osteoarthritis of the knee and hip and some psychiatric conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.