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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Ensure that the reorganized SAMHSA is closely aligned with the medical side of HHS programs including the Bureau of Primary Health Care, so that mental health priorities support physical health priorities and visa versa. Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The post An Open Letter to Robert F. You don’t have to build it from scratch.

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Gentlemen, Start Your Engines: DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Begins Monday

FDA Law Blog

and its views about abuse potential and physical or psychological dependence. 44,597 (May 21, 2024). The NPRM was consistent with the Department of Health and Human Services’ finding that marijuana has a currently accepted medical use in the U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Marijuana, 89 Fed. 70,148, (Aug.

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

It’s similar to revving a car engine for too long while staying still. Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits. Research shows that treating the whole person is important for mental well-being and physical health. However, chronic stress keeps your body in a continuous state of high alert.

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OTAT Town Hall on Cell Therapy CMC – The Recording is Available but Here’s an Appetizer

FDA Law Blog

Brevig, Senior Regulatory Device and Biologics Expert — On December 7, 2022, FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) held a town hall to answer questions related to cell therapy and tissue-engineered products chemistry, manufacturing, and contr­­ols (CMC).

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

Think about the last time you attended a talk on communication skills or goals of care discussions. Was there any mention about the impact that hearing loss has in communication or what we should do about it in clinical practice? I’m guessing not. COVID-19, masks, and hearing difficulty: Perspectives of healthcare providers. Alex: (Singing).

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Assessing the Credibility of Computational Modeling and Simulation in Medical Device Submissions

FDA Law Blog

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering describes computational modeling as “the use of computers to simulate and study complex systems using mathematics, physics and computer science.” NIH, Computational Modeling (May 2020). Similar techniques can be used to model complex biological systems.

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Assessing the Credibility of Computational Modeling and Simulation in Medical Device Submissions

FDA Law Blog

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering describes computational modeling as “the use of computers to simulate and study complex systems using mathematics, physics and computer science.” We are interested to hear from engineers as to whether this guidance will also prove helpful in developing and validating CM&S.

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