KevinMD

AUGUST 18, 2024

As a health care writer and patient advocate for people in pain, I spend a lot of time online on venues like Facebook, Quora, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). I am visible. And because I am visible, many people reach out to me seeking help or doctor referrals to the few clinicians who are still Read more… Unmasking online scams: How to stay safe as a visible patient advocate originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Digital Health Wire

AUGUST 18, 2024

When a new drug class bursts onto the scene as fast and furious as GLP-1s, hospitals start wondering whether a single medication can force them to rethink their entire model. Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma is blaming the diabetes management and weight loss drugs for prompting it to shutter its bariatric surgery center after patient volumes plummeted 30% within just the last year.

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BMC Digital Health

AUGUST 18, 2024

Unhealthy diet is a key risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that contribute to increased morbidity and premature mortality. With increased computer literacy and mobile phone penetration, there is.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 18, 2024

The prevalence of chronic diseases is rising at an alarming rate. According to the World Health Organization , chronic diseases are responsible for 71% of all deaths globally, claiming 41 million lives each year. In the United States alone, six in ten adults live with at least one chronic condition, such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. This growing health crisis underscores the urgent need for innovative and effective disease management protocols.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 18, 2024

Women in the U.S. have lower life expectancy, greater risks of heart disease, and more likely to face medical bills and self-rationing due to costs, we learn in the latest look into Health Care for Women: How the U.S. Compares Internationally from The Commonwealth Fund. The Fund identified four key conclusions in this global study: Mortality, shown in the first chart which illustrates women in the U.S. having the lowest life expectancy of 80 years versus women in other high-income countries; He

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