How modern lifestyle changes are disrupting our immune systems
In addition to a steep increase in prevalence, in recent decades, we have seen an evolution in the ways our immune system misbehaves: eosinophilic esophagitis, mast cell disorders, and early onset colon cancer, among many others. This data alone should remind us that we are an ever-evolving species. With our rapidly changing lifestyle over the
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How modern lifestyle changes are disrupting our immune systems originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kara Wada, MD Tags: Conditions Allergies & Immunology Source Type: blogs
Empathy and awareness: Unveiling the hidden dangers of food allergies [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an insightful podcast episode as we discuss the critical issue of food allergies and the recent incidents of food-induced anaphylaxis deaths that have deeply impacted the food allergy community. Our guest, Lianne Mandelbaum, is the founder of the No Nut Traveler,
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Empathy and awareness: Unveiling the hidden dangers of food allergies [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: The Podcast by KevinMD Tags: Podcast Allergies & Immunology Source Type: blogs
5 Causes Of Low Blood Pressure You Might Not Know About
Conclusion
Low blood pressure, although often associated with a healthy cardiovascular system, can also indicate underlying health issues.
It is crucial to recognize that low blood pressure should not be disregarded, particularly when accompanied by symptoms or fluctuations.
This article explored the causes of low blood pressure, including cardiovascular conditions, hormonal imbalances, and neurological disorders.
Smart heart care, including the use of blood pressure monitors and natural supplements, was emphasized as a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy life.
Understanding the causes and implementi...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 8, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, June 5th 2023
In conclusion, higher BMR might reduce lifespan. The underlying pathways linking to major causes of death and relevant interventions warrant further investigation.
Betting Against Progress Turns Out Poorly, But Can Work in the Short Term in a Slow Field
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/06/betting-against-progress-turns-out-poorly-but-can-work-in-the-short-term-in-a-slow-field/
Setting oneself up as a spokesperson for "we will not achieve this goal", as the fellow noted here is choosing to do, is a bet against technological progress. A glance at any few decade period in the past two hundred yea...
Source: Fight Aging! - June 4, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Unconventional health care, flawed studies, and biases: Navigating the complexities for optimal well-being
When I speak with my less “crunchy” peers, I encounter a considerable amount of resistance to ideas that have initially gained traction in naturopathic or integrative spaces: food as medicine, making “non-toxic” swaps, meditation, or reiki, to name a few. As humans, we certainly love a good us vs. them mentality, tribalism and all. But
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Unconventional health care, flawed studies, and biases: Navigating the complexities for optimal well-being originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kara Wada, MD Tags: Physician Allergies & Immunology Source Type: blogs
Iris Smart Ring Revolutionizes Health Monitoring With Blood Pressure Feature
Conclusion
In a rapidly advancing wearable tech market, the Iris Smart Ring seems poised to make a significant impact with its unique blood pressure tracking feature.
As it melds functionality with style, the Iris Smart Ring may well be the vanguard of the next wave of wearable technology.
We look forward to seeing what it will bring to the table.
Read also: Revolutionary Oppo Smartwatch: Blood Pressure Monitoring Made Stylish (Source: The EMT Spot)
Source: The EMT Spot - May 31, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Denial
I don ' t remember offhand if I mentioned this in my previous post on the subject, but Sarah Palin ' s grotesque lie about " death panels " also contained a reference to a claim by conservative economist Thomas Sowell:The Democrats promise that a government health care system will reduce
the cost of health care, but as the economist Thomas Sowell has pointed out,
government health care will not reduce the cost; it will simply refuse to pay
the cost. And who will suffer the most when they ration care? The sick, the
elderly, and the disabled, of course. Sowell is obviously an ignorant idiot. As you presumably know...
Source: Stayin' Alive - May 30, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
To Improve Vaccination in the Elderly, Target Mechanisms of Aging
That vaccinations decline in effectiveness with advancing age is only one of countless ways in which the underlying mechanisms of aging collectively harm health and resilience in later life. If the urge to improve vaccination efficacy in older individuals turns out to be a major contribution to driving greater investment in the development of means of rejuvenation, therapies that target the causes of aging, then the benefits will extend far beyond this narrow goal.
Despite the availability of flu vaccines formulated to better protect older adults, older adults remain disproportionally at-risk for severe infection,...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 30, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – May 28, 2023 – 20+ health systems pledge to use Epic to share info under TEFCA, 84x increase in telehealth for mental health from 2019 to 2022, and more
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News and Studies
Nearly two dozen health systems have pledged to use Epic to share health information through the TEFCA framework, the EHR vendor announced, adding, “Our plan is to deliver software this year that will help...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 28, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT 4medica AliveCor Applied Robotics Association of Community Cancer Centers Avalon Healthcare Solutions AvaSure AVIAwards Clarify Health CliniComp CompuGroup Medical Conifer Consensus Consensus Cloud Solutions Conte Source Type: blogs
Nose-brain connection: The surprising link between allergies and mental health revealed
Artificially separating the body from the mind has been one of the biggest missteps of modern medicine. Over the last few years, we have increasingly read studies confirming the mind-body connection, the gut-brain axis, and now we are learning more about the nose-brain connection. Given the direct proximity between our nose and our brain, this
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Nose-brain connection: The surprising link between allergies and mental health revealed originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kara Wada, MD Tags: Conditions Allergies & Immunology Source Type: blogs
Automated Computer Assistant for Kidney Transplant Rejection Diagnostics: Interview with Study Authors
A recent study in Nature Medicine, entitled “An automated histological classification system for precision diagnostics of kidney allografts,” has showcased the efforts of a group of researchers who have developed an automated system that can diagnose kidney transplant rejection.
A variety of disparate factors can affect the chances that a transplant will be rejected. At present, clinicians have to manually consider these complex data when making decisions about transplant patients, which can lead to a high level of misdiagnosis and patient morbidity.
This new system incorporates an algorithm that can synthesize t...
Source: Medgadget - May 23, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Surgery Urology INSERM kidney transplant univ_paris_cite Source Type: blogs
We are Still Learning the Lesson Charles Babbage Taught Us in 1821
Back in 1821 when Charles Babbage introduced the world to his Difference Engine, one of the world’s first mechanical computers, he taught us that bad input = bad output. This is a lesson we are still learning today in healthcare. As we leap into the world of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and large language models, we would do well to remember this lesson before relying too heavily on the output of these fantastical technologies.
At the recent HIMSS23 Conference in Chicago, Charlie Harp, CEO of Clinical Architecture – a company that provides solutions for healthcare data quality, interoperabil...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: AI/Machine Learning Analytics/Big Data Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Charles Babbage Charlie Harp ChatGPT Clinical Architecture Difference Engine garbage in garbage out Health Data Quality Healthcare Da Source Type: blogs
AI Front and Center at 2023 eClinicalWorks Health Centers Summit
Product enhancements based on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) featured prominently at the recent 2023 Health Centers Summit (HCS2023) hosted by eClinicalWorks. CEO Girish Navani showcased new AI powered search capabilities, AI-generated patient summaries, and next-step recommendations. The company also debuted a new macro feature and AI-assisted appointment reminders designed to improve no-shows.
HCS2023 is an annual event specifically for eClinicalWorks’ community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). These healthcare organizations have unique needs and challenges that are differ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 9, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: Administration Ambulatory Clinical EMR-EHR Healthcare IT Appointment Reminders Carequality ChatGPT CommonWell Community Health Centers eClinicalWorks FQHC Girish Navani HCS2023 Large Language Models No Shows PRISMA Source Type: blogs
How To Choose The Best Supplement For Your Blood Pressure Condition?
Conclusion
To sum up, natural supplements have become popular for controlling high blood pressure due to their perceived safety compared to prescription medications, which often cause unpleasant side effects.
Prioritizing your health is essential, and seeking medical advice before taking any supplements is especially crucial, particularly if you struggle with comorbidity, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
When choosing a blood pressure supplement, consider the ingredients, dosage, brand reputation, and cost.
Remember that supplements are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 3, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Supplements Source Type: blogs
Bottlebrush Nanoparticles Deliver Immunostimulatory Drugs
Researchers at MIT have developed a nanoparticle system that is designed to deliver immunostimulatory drugs to tumors. These drugs are intended to stimulate immune cells in the vicinity of tumors to begin destroying tumor cells, but when delivered systemically they cause unacceptable dose limiting side-effects such as systemic inflammation. These particles are bottle-brush shaped, with the inactive drug being conjugated to the “brush backbone”. By tweaking the formulation of the particles, the researchers can fine tune their release profile, and have been able to create particles that will accumulate at the tumor witho...
Source: Medgadget - May 3, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Medicine Nanomedicine mit Source Type: blogs
