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'Cancer Is Striking More Young People, and Doctors Are Alarmed and Baffled Researchers are trying to figure out what is making more young adults sick, and how to identify those at high risk'

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1474 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Doctors Research
  1. Cancer is increasingly affecting young people globally, leaving doctors puzzled and alarmed.
  2. Diagnosis rates of cancer in individuals under 50 have risen, prompting a rush to identify high-risk young adults.
  3. Doctors suspect lifestyle changes, such as less physical activity and more processed foods, may be contributing to the rise in cancer among the younger generation.

Friday Q&A: On Choosing a Doctor; Ozempic downsides; Long COVID; & Caregiver Burnout

Are You Okay? • 179 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Doctors Medication Long Covid
  1. One way to know if your doctor is good is if they engage in active listening, use medical evidence for recommendations, and refer to other clinicians when needed.
  2. When considering trying a new medication like Ozempic, it's important to be aware of potential downsides and risks, including the possibility of weight gain after stopping the medication.
  3. Caregiver burnout is a real challenge that should not be overlooked, so it's crucial to seek support and take care of your own well-being while caring for others.

Tales of the medical macabre

The Quack Doctor • 19 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
💾 History Victorian Supernatural Medical Practices Doctors
  1. The past is filled with morbid medical-themed stories involving supernatural encounters, like a 7-foot-tall corpse standing upright in a dissecting room.
  2. Even physicians, like an unnamed doctor in New York, have encountered eerie incidents, such as being led to a patient by a deceased child.
  3. Victorian medical students' antics, like assembling and playing pranks with a bleached skeleton, sometimes crossed into the realm of the supernatural, leading to life-altering experiences.

Axial Discovery - Voice in healthcare

Axial • 37 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Voice technology Doctors Virtual assistants
  1. Voice technology in healthcare can help patients remember conversations with doctors, save physicians' time, and reduce billing errors.
  2. Companies like Abridge and Suki are developing voice products to translate patient-doctor conversations into actionable information.
  3. Voice products in healthcare could lead to virtual assistants in exam rooms, improve treatment plans, and enhance patient information.
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