Should you get the flu vaccine?
The COVID-19 pandemic was an eye-opening experience for the medical community and the world. We are still recovering from the effects of this global phenomenon;
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Policywise
Handles of empathy: Navigating the complexity of humanity in medicine and art
“Every event has two handles – one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t. If your brother does you wrong,
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The added benefits of keeping fit: maintaining sexual fitness in men
In the vast realm of health guidance, where exercise is revered as a holistic remedy impacting cardiovascular health, mental acuity and physical form, a critical
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Naughty or nice? AI doesn’t care
Most of us will soon be sitting down to holiday dinner with our family and friends, and it’s likely that once the eggnog gets flowing,
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Balancing Life and Ethics: The Debate over Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Organ Donation
Organ donation and transplant policies are crucial dimensions of modern medicine. According to the Health Resources & Services Administration, there were more than 42,800 transplants
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How to beat dyslipidemia at its own game: A pediatric tale
There is no question that dyslipidemia – abnormally elevated cholesterol or fats (lipids) in the blood – in childhood leads to early atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
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3 trends in the “medaverse” that critically impact healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote patient consultations and health monitoring, leading to the advancement of telehealth delivery. In addition, we are witnessing
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Exploring the complexity of ethics and Artificial Intelligence: Reflections and responsibilities
“Which suicides are morally permissible to prevent?” This question caught my attention during a session at the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) annual conference last
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Unlocking the Secrets of Maternal RSV Immunization: What Every Parent Should Know
On May 18, 2023, the FDA voted to approve Pfizer’s bivalent RSVpreF (Abrysvo) vaccine for pregnant women to protect their newborns against respiratory syncytial virus
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Uninsured immigrant children and access to health care
My patient was 15 years old when he was in a severe car accident. After finally going home from the hospital almost six months later,
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