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Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism: Understanding the Differences to Support Your Thyroid Levels

AMMD

Your thyroid is your body’s engine. We do not mask symptoms with medication. Another myth is that once you start thyroid medication, you’re “stuck” on it for life. Functional medicine shows there is potential to improve underlying causes and potentially reduce medication dependency. Trust me, you are not alone.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field. Running trials in animals will take additional engineering and safety tests. It greatly helps physicians in remote areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa diagnose and treat patients.

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4 Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidism

AMMD

I understand how frustrating it can be to visit doctor after doctor, only to feel dismissed, rushed, or told that lifelong medication is your only option for hypothyroidism. After all, your thyroid is your body’s engine. I have been there and know how it feels!

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Redesigning diabetes technology to detect low blood sugar in older adults with diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

Medical Xpress

a human factors engineer and health services researcher, is developing and testing user-friendly health information tools and technology designed to enhance accessibility and value to older adults with both diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, and their caregivers. Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist April Savoy, Ph.D.,

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

Matthew Enevoldson, PR Manager at SkinVision told The Medical Futurist that technology such as their own is becoming more integrated within the health system, to both ensure that those who need treatment are made aware of it and that those who have an unfounded concern do not take up valuable time and resources.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

We learned this and much more, and I had a great time making engine noises singing the Woody Guthrie song “driving in my car.” . Emmy: But we know that physiologic changes with aging, like decreasing night vision and so forth, as well as medications, as well as medical conditions, can all affect whether you can drive.

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Artificial Intelligence: Charlotta Lindvall, Matt DeCamp, Sei Lee

GeriPal

And this case has been worked out the best in terms of the artificial intelligence suggesting diagnoses the clinician may have missed. And maybe there aren’t medications or procedures, but there could be some early interventions that perhaps could slow down the disease course. Alex: Mm-hmm. I got another use question.

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