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Why are so many of us still so desperate to be thin?

With ninja-like stealth, the Barbie movie knocked unsuspecting cinema-goers out of their seats with some serious feminist messaging this summer. But there one was one scene that really struck a nerve – and created memes-a-plenty – as America Fererra’s character Gloria spooled off the many impossible double standards faced by women. One in particular felt […]

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No Reduction in AF After Noncardiac Surgery With Colchicine: COP-AF

A new trial testing perioperative treatment with colchicine has shown no significant benefit on the co-primary outcomes of clinically important atrial fibrillation (AF) or myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Trends were seen with reductions in events, but these did not reach significance. However, benefit was seen in a post […]

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Where generative AI can make headway in healthcare

Photo: Dr. Shiv Rao Dr. Shiv Rao is a practicing cardiologist and CEO of Abridge, a vendor of generative AI-powered clinical documentation technology. He built that voice-to-text technology so he knows about the ups and downs of generative AI, the type of AI behind the popular ChatGPT application. Healthcare IT News sat down with Rao […]

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Researchers discover novel approach for rebuilding, regenerating lung cells

Researchers from the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), a joint venture between Boston University and Boston Medical Center, have discovered a novel approach for engrafting engineered cells into injured lung tissue. These findings may lead to new ways for treating lung diseases, such as emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and COVID-19. The two studies describing the methodologies […]

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How A Healthy Lifestyle Can Give You More Years To Live

Being healthy entails more than just eating a salad once in a while or going for a hike once every other week. These habits are advisable but need to be patterned in such a way that guarantees maximum wellness. Consistency is the key to sustained health. You need to put extra effort into other important spheres […]