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It is not normally initiated by a crisis.  It begins with minor details: the forgotten medicines, unopened letters, and a slight stutter walking up the stairs. Families pay attention, but one can dismiss it easily. They are all well enough, we say to ourselves. “They’re independent.”  And for a while, that’s true. However, there is […]

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In high-risk industries in Oklahoma, like construction, manufacturing and energy, the environment is naturally unpredictable, which means safety cannot be treated as a checklist item but must be woven into everyday decisions and behaviors which shape how work actually gets done. Small choices matter. Workplace injuries in high-risk sectors still account for a large percentage […]

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Informed consent is not weak because patients refuse to sign papers. It loses its effectiveness when handled as paperwork instead of as communication. Physicians sometimes act as though consent is finalized the moment a patient signs the “perfect” consent form. But the signature only proves that the form was signed, not that the patient was […]

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Indoor allergens can build up quickly inside a home. Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, and indoor air pollutant levels are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor levels. For people with allergies or asthma, a neglected HVAC filter can allow more dust, pollen, pet dander, and other particles to remain […]

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A full beard gets talked about a lot these days, but not everyone can grow one evenly. Some guys deal with thin spots. Others have areas that never fill in, no matter how long they wait. Genetics is usually behind it, though scars or skin problems can play a part too. Trying to grow through […]

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Working memory is defined as a part of the brain’s workspace where information is processed. The ability to perform tasks is dependent on the information processed by the brain. The brain’s ability to work is dynamic but limited. A working memory test can help understand the brain’s encoding capacity. What is Working Memory? (And Why […]

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MIAMI — Exam findings will show a comprehensive ophthalmologist when to refer a patient for uveitis, according to a speaker at Sunshine Eye & Retina.
Sumit Sharma, MD, said clinicians should be able to recognize red flags that call for immediate referral to a uveitis or retina specialist, as well as signs to indicate they can comanage or treat these patients themselves.
“The most important thing is really to start with a thorough history and review of systems,” Sharma said. “Looking at the patient's age, their sex, their ethnicity, where they live, their occupation is really important

The American Society of Nephrology issued new kidney health guidance on conservative management as a practical treatment option for patients with kidney failure.
The guidance was published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
As part of modern medicine’s growing shift toward patient-centered care, conservative management is a “viable treatment option depending on patients’ clinical context, goals and preferences,” according to the ASN Kidney Health Workgroup on Conservative Kidney Management.
“Conservative management can be considered the ‘fourth pathway’ — alongside

MIAMI — For patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, GLP-1 receptor agonists may help with weight loss and play a role in reducing intracranial pressure, according to a speaker at Sunshine Eye & Retina.
During a presentation, Julie Falardeau, MD, said that the majority of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) cases are non-vision threatening, meaning that the majority of patients will not require surgery.
“They can be successfully managed medically,” she said. “So, what does it look like when you want to cut medically? Well, let’s cut the calories. Weight loss is one of the

Florida has restored funding for HIV medications — for now.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on March 24 that appropriates $30.9 million in short-term funding for HIV medicine for thousands of lower-income residents in the state. The move reverses an emergency rule imposed on March 1 that restricted eligibility for the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
The new bill restores the eligibility cap for ADAP to 400% of the federal poverty level — which is under $64,000 for a one-person household in 2026, according to HHS. The emergency rule had capped eligibility to include residents at or