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NIH director voices support for head of addiction research institute
The opioid crisis has been a pressing issue in the United States for years, with drug overdose rates continuing to rise. In the midst of this crisis, Nora Volkow, the…
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Getting Surgery? Here’s A Question To Ask The Hospital
Surgical procedure underwayGetty ImagesIn recent discussions, I emphasized the importance of asking your surgeon a crucial question before any procedure.…
Medetomidine: New hidden danger in opioid withdrawal for inmates
When Lillian entered a rural Pennsylvania jail, she was overwhelmed by nausea. Even as she showered and changed into her…
Why Do World Cup Soccer Players Fake Injuries? A Neurosurgeon’s View
MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 16: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid goes down with an injury during the Copa Del Rey…
What is pulmonary hypertension, and could GLP-1s help?
On Tuesday, STAT published a report about an unidentified patient suffering from obesity, sleep apnea, and pulmonary hypertension who received…
How Ignoring My Own Health Nearly Cost Me Everything
When my son Joseph was born in 1992, I instantly felt like a superhero. Every new mother experiences that overwhelming…
Machine Learning Is Enabling A New Era For Precision Medicine And Pharmacogenomics
AI and machine learning has unlocked significant value across the entire healthcare delivery lifecycle.gettyThe field of medicine has traditionally been…
Supreme Court, Roundup, CRISPR, CDC office: Morning Rounds
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The Hidden Hormone Controlling Your Energy, Mood, And Recovery
Despite getting a full night's rest, you may wake up feeling drained. Your emotions fluctuate throughout the day, and even…