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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

AI in oral and maxillofacial pathology: early detection, targeted treatments Oral cancers and other serious issues can lurk undetected with biopsies being the only way to diagnose them. But AR also found a home in dentistry for both educational and clinical purposes. This means faster results and less guesswork.

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Why are So Many Teens and 20-Somethings Today Anxiety-Ridden?

Doctor Rachel

Loss of community connection and support In my book BodyWise , I write about the challenging mismatch between our physiology — which was designed for humans living thousands of years ago — and our culture and environment. Suggestion 1: Find an educational and social environment in which you (or your teen) feels safe and can be successful.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

It greatly helps physicians in remote areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa diagnose and treat patients. Digital contact lenses sound like science fiction: the translucent layer on your eye transmitting special information about your body to an outside device. Are 3D printed and digital contact lenses the future? and a specificity of 95.5%.

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Is a Medical Office Assistant Career Right for You?

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Booking, rescheduling, or canceling appointments. Knowledge of medical terminology: Understanding common abbreviations, diagnoses, and procedures helps you do your job effectively. They support patients and clinical staff by handling the essential administrative tasks that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly.

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Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

GeriPal

all of whom focus their efforts on educating the general public about living and dying with a serious illness. She covers topics on death, dying, and hospice from a hospice nurse perspective, and she also has a book coming out called “ Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully ,” which is now available for pre-order.

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Social Workers as Leaders on Palliative Care Teams: A Podcast with Barbara Jones

GeriPal

And when I think about some of the … There was actually a meta-analysis looking at specialized palliative care studies, only half of the 10 randomized control studies had a social worker as part of that team. It’s used a lot in the education world. And then my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and she was treated there.

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Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega

GeriPal

And welcome back to the GeriPal podcast, Ira Byock, who is a author and well-known, has written several books about hospice, inspired many to go into the field, and is the founder of- Ira: The Institute for Human- Alex: The Institute for Human Caring. Joseph: Yes, This is the first time. I’m excited. Alex: Welcome. Overall it was 3.1%

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