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Love and Anger in Healthcare at The End of Life By Jane Farrell blog Medical school and medical training attempt to teach subjective humans how to think and practice medicine objectively. This may be […]
_ Dental Health Oral Health Pain Management A Possible Cure for Tooth Decay By Jane Farrell article Researchers are drawing nearer to figure out exactly how to eliminate the pain associated with tooth decay ΓÇô the most … Read More→
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Stamina By blog I think dying is like running a major marathon. After you cross that ribbon at the finish line you receive […]
_ Heart Health Comparing Old and New Drugs for AFib in People Age 65+ By Jane Farrell article When it comes to preventing stroke, millions of Americans with irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrilation or AFib) face a choice: Take … Read More→
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_ High blood pressure / hypertension Breaking News: Lower Blood Pressure Target Recommended By Jane Farrell article A study presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published online in the New England Journal of Medicine on … Read More→