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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

CFHA represents thousands of professionals across the country who are implementing integrated care —the coordination of medical and behavioral health care in primary care and specialty settings. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit. Kennedy, Jr.

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Development of a ChatGPT-Powered Crisis and Suicidal Ideation Management Module for an HIV Self-Management Chatbot [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background MARVIN is a chatbot promoting self-management of medication among people with HIV (PWH) and currently providing support for medication adherence and HIV-related general knowledge. two engineers and one doctor), to do each scenario, and then to fill out a two-item on conversation clarity and user satisfaction.

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

AMMD

Your thyroid is your body’s engine. Your hypothalamus, which is responsible for managing hunger, thirst, sleep, hormones, and body temperature, among other important functions, monitors the level of thyroid hormone present in your bloodstream.(1) We do not mask symptoms with medication. Trust me, you are not alone.

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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. They keep your organs powered up and manage your overall metabolism. I have been there and know how it feels!

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The Promise of the Medical Tricorder? Meet the Withings BeamO

The Medical Futurist

Think of the medical tricorder from Star Trek—a handheld marvel that turns uncertainty into clarity with a simple scan. Disclaimer: As always, The Medical Futurist is not affiliated with the company, the review is not sponsored, and it reflects my opinion. No gimmicks, just smart engineering for home health monitoring.

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Review of Gelatin Hydrogel Dressings Based on Cross-Linking Technology in the Healing of Hemorrhagic Wounds: Mechanism Exploration, Application Research, and Future Perspectives.

Physician's Weekly

Bleeding represents a critical challenge across diverse medical scenarios, underscoring the urgent need for the development of advanced hemostatic materials. Emerging opportunities in anti-cancer drug delivery, food science, bone regeneration, and tissue engineering are also discussed. © 2025 Wiley‐VCH GmbH.

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. The Stress Response and Blood Pressure Management Stressful situations send your body into fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. It’s similar to revving a car engine for too long while staying still.