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A Veteran's Honest Take on Albuquerque's VA Medical Center

December 17, 2025

The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque is a place of mixed reviews among veterans. Some have had less than stellar experiences, while others find the care to be decent. A few even sing its praises. It's important to note that each VA hospital has its own way of doing things, with uni

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A Helping Hand for Families Caring for Kids with Special Needs

October 31, 2025

In Arizona, a special place called Ryan House offers a lifeline for families like the Dobsons. Gideon, an 11-year-old boy with complex medical needs, stays there once a month. This gives his parents, Kathleen and Seth, a much-needed break. Gideon has many health challenges, including blindness, epil

celebrities

Bobby Sherman: From Teen Heartthrob to Lifesaver

June 24, 2025

Bobby Sherman, a familiar face from the 1960s and '70s, recently passed away at the age of 81. He was known for his catchy tunes and charming smile, which made him a favorite among teenagers. His songs like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" were hits, and he even had his own TV shows. But Sh

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Health Insurers Aim to Simplify Coverage Approvals

June 23, 2025

Big health insurers are taking steps to make it easier for people to get the care they need. UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health's Aetna, and many others are working to cut down on the hassle of prior authorization. This is the process where insurers need to approve medical care, prescriptions, or services

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Helping Kids Kick the Tube: A Smart App Solution

June 17, 2025

Weaning kids off feeding tubes is a big deal. It is a process that needs careful planning and close medical supervision. The usual way of doing this involves slowly cutting down the amount of food given through the tube. This makes the child feel hungry, which is a good sign. But it also means d

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Making Research Accessible: The Money Hurdle

May 20, 2025

The eMERGE Network is a big deal in medical research. It's all about turning scientific discoveries into real treatments. But there's a big problem. Not everyone can join in because of money troubles. The cost of medical care recommended by studies can be a major barrier. This issue hasn't gotten mu

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The Top Threats to Medical Care Quality

May 12, 2025

Medical groups face a lot of challenges. These can come from outside or inside the organization. To handle these issues, they need to have a good risk management plan. A recent effort looked at the different risks that affect how well medical groups work. The study used a special way to group risks

education

School Nurses: The Unsung Heroes in Education

May 12, 2025

In the realm of education, there's a group of professionals who often go unnoticed but play a crucial role in the well-being of students. These are the school nurses, and their training is a topic of interest, especially in Russia. The focus is on how Russian medical universities, including Kazan S

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The Long-Term Battle: Ebola Survivors and Chronic Pain

April 19, 2025

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which lasted from 2013 to 2016, was massive. It left behind many survivors who faced lingering health issues. Many of these survivors reported experiencing joint and muscle pain shortly after recovering from the virus. This pain did not go away quickly. A study w

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Video Visits: The New Doctor's Office?

March 14, 2025

In the heart of Europe, Germany has been experimenting with video consultations in outpatient medical care. This trend started around 2017 and picked up steam by 2020. The idea is simple: use technology to make healthcare more accessible, especially in areas where getting to a doctor's office is a h