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Sleep: The Magic of Rest and Repose

Intuitive Intelligence

Sleep is a fascinating journey into the subconscious and unconscious world. Have you ever wondered why we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping? Why do some folks cherish it while others grapple with it being a waste of time? Let’s unravel the mystery of what happens when we sleep. Sleep: A Waste of Time or a Vital Necessity? The first question that often arises is whether sleep is important enough to be taking up ⅓ of our day.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

Men often exhibit a certain stoicism when it comes to their health, occasionally avoiding necessary check-ups and overlooking early warning signs. This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. Prostate cancer, a formidable adversary that affects one in every eight men during their lifetime, serves as a poignant reminder of the necessity for proactive healthcare practices.

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Substance use disorder treatment available at Direct Doctors

The Direct Doctors Difference

It is easy to think that substance use can't affect us - until it does. Substance use disorder does not discriminate and should not be shamed or shunned. It is a disease just as much as diabetes or asthma. That is why Dr. Delaporta offers substance use disorder treatment as part of her primary care practice. Like other chronic illnesses, there are medications available to help with substance use disorder.

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Episode 310 – WDx Episode #26: “You are Resilient, even if You Don’t Know It”

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Sharmin, Kaylin, and Jane are joined by Dr. Risheen Reejhsinghani, cardiologist extraordinaire, Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford, and Associate Program Director of the cardiology fellowship. They discuss her journey through medical training as an international medical graduate, how her love for cardiology developed, and how her career has evolved to allow her to combine her passions for medical education and mentoring into her daily work.

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Should you have a coach? Greg Pawlson, Beth Griffiths, & Vicky Tang

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Coaching is in. During the later stages of the pandemic, it seemed every other person, and particularly the junior faculty in our Division, were either being coached, in training to coach, or coaching others. When I was a junior faculty, coaching wasn’t a thing. Sure, Atul Gawande wrote about coaching in surgery – having someone observe you and coach you on your technical skills- but that’s a far cry from the coaching programs focused on empowerment that are e

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Vascular Physician

Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that occurs when the veins in your legs return blood to your heart as they should. When this happens, blood can flow backward and lead to pooling in your legs. It's estimated that CVI affects up to forty percent of people in the U.S. and can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including pain, heaviness and swelling.

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Lots of FDA Guidance, But Few Drug Manufacturing “Remote Interactive Evaluations” (We Would Call Them “Virtual Inspections”)

FDA Law Blog

By Douglas B. Farquhar & Richard A. Lewis, Senior Regulatory Device & Biologics Expert — We were preparing this blogpost about FDA’s draft guidance on “Remote Interactive Evaluations” when we learned something. A phone call to FDA requested information about the number of Remote Interactive Evaluations (RIEs) that FDA has performed at drug manufacturing facilities since it announced in April 2021 that it would start using them as an alternative to on-site inspections.

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Episode 309 – Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 23 – Anti-Blackness, Anti-Fatness, and Food Shaming

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 23 – Anti-Blackness, Anti-Fatness, and Food Shaming Show Notes by Humza A. Siddiqui October 31, 2023 Summary : This episode highlights the culture of food shaming and anti-fatness as it relates to anti-Blackness. During this episode, we hear from Da’Shaun L. Harrison, a community organizer and trans theorist, and Dr.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

Diabetes is and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Did you know approximately 311,554 (6.9% of the adult population) in Colorado have diagnosed diabetes, and that every year approximately 34,291 people are newly diagnosed? In addition, there are approximately 117,000 people who have undiagnosed diabetes and an astounding 1,444,000 people who have prediabetes.

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The Streams Have Been Crossed: FTC Enters FDA Territory

FDA Law Blog

By Sara W. Koblitz — “ Human sacrifice! Dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria! ” At least that’s this blogger’s reaction to the recent news that FTC sent out Notice letters to 10 different drug companies about the patent information they list in the Orange Book. It’s so exciting that we might actually have an answer to some lingering questions about listability!

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Understanding Pelvic Venous Disorders

Vascular Physician

Understanding Pelvic Venous Disorders Pelvic venous congestion is a condition that occurs when the veins in your pelvis do not function properly. The blood that is returning from below your abdomen moves slowly, which causes blood to pool and varicose veins to form. This can lead to uncomfortable symptoms that can negatively impact your quality of life, including pelvic pain.

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It’s About Time: FDA’s Proposed Rule to Amend Prior Notice Regulations

FDA Law Blog

By Sophia R. Gaulkin & Riëtte van Laack — On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule that would amend its prior notice regulations to add new information requirements and deadlines. More specifically, the proposed rule, if finalized, would: Amend 21 C.F.R. § 1.281(b)(10) to require that prior notice for articles of human and animal food arriving by international mail include the name of the mail service and tracking number; and Amend 21 C.F.R. §§

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14th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences Set to Convene in Seoul — Featuring HP&M’s Dr. Philip Won

FDA Law Blog

The 14th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences is poised to captivate the global scientific community from November 8-11, 2023, as it convenes in Seoul, Korea. This prestigious four-day conference promises to deliver a wealth of cutting-edge insights, featuring presentations by eminent scientists and clinicians, all unified under the thought-provoking theme, “Towards Better Speech Perception and Beyond.

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Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. Takes Top Honors in Two Prestigious Categories in 2023 LMG Life Sciences Awards

FDA Law Blog

WASHINGTON, DC — Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is pleased to announce it took top honors in two categories in the 2023 LMG Life Sciences Awards, which recognize the best life science practitioners and firms over the past 12 months from the United States, Canada, and Europe. Hyman Phelps & McNamara received the following honors: Tier 1 FDA: Pharmaceutical Tier 1 FDA: Medical Device Additionally, eight professionals are included in LMG’s coverage: Robert A.

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Do You Hear What I Hear? One Year of OTC Hearing Aids

FDA Law Blog

By Jeffrey N. Gibbs & Sara W. Koblitz & Philip Won — The first anniversary is always special. Janus-like, it offers the opportunity to simultaneously reflect on hitting a milestone and projecting the future. The first anniversary can also prompt a taking of stock: how well did the first year go? Recently, the over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid rule , which went into effect on October 17, 2022, celebrated its first anniversary.