One of the joys of writing is that when you poke around various resources to find out more about what you’re writing about (so you can sound like an authority) you can get to some wild places, and unusual and unlikely stories. I have been researching decision making as part of something I’m trying…
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Is it OK to Save Money by Using Generics?
If your goal is to keep medical expenses down, using generic medicines instead of name brand can make a huge difference. But are generics as good or as safe as name-brand drugs? [caption id="attachment_2303" align="alignnone" width="699"] Will they work? Are they safe?[/caption] Today, about 88 percent of all scripts written are for generics, which…
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Weed and Holiday Heart – a New Warning
I learned about a variation on the Holiday Heart Syndrome last night. Talking to a fellow physician friend, he told me he had to stop smoking weed because it caused atrial fibrillation (AF). [caption id="attachment_2297" align="alignnone" width="1013"] Could This Be Your Doctor?[/caption] I trust it is not too radical, the idea of a…
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