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In B.C., the number of patients reporting 'unreasonable' wait times jumps to one-in-three

Need Cataract Surgery? So What Should You Know? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | July 17, 2017

Israeli startup offers revolutionary way to monitor heartbeat, blood pressure, respiration rate, lung sounds, muscle activity and blood glucose.

Swimming In 20 Gallons of Pee! W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | July 10, 2017
Pool chemistry

Abnormal cell density in the skin of dementia patients is the likely reason that they are more susceptible to wounds such as pressure ulcers.

Damn It, I was born too soon W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | July 3, 2017
67th reunion at The Harvard Medical School (HMS)

What Are You Doing To Grandma? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | June 27, 2017
High doses of C also increase immunity, decrease the risk of arthritis, cataracts and even wrinkles, Alzheimer’s Disease, Hyper tension

A two-in-one approach to immunotherapy involves both blocking cancer cells' (red) ability to hide and prompting T cells (gray) to attack them.

Israeli scientists discover an abnormality in neurons’ protective membrane may enable the immune system to launch a mistaken attack

Over the Edge: An Experience I‘ll Never Forget W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | June 19, 2017

The fight against multi-drug resistant tuberculosis could get a boost from a newly discovered antibiotic

Injecting a molecule called Agrin into damaged mouse hearts leads to muscle repair. Studies on larger animals are beginning soon


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Do anti-wrinkle creams work? (video) American Chemical Society | June 13, 2017
To find out whether an over-the-counter jar of cream could make 40 the new 20, we dive into the science:

“I Was Married By a Judge, I Should Have Asked For a Jury” W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | June 12, 2017
Reports that those in their 60s and 70s were less troubled by negative emotions

Imaging technique could be game changer for pharma American Chemical Society | June 10, 2017

Patient safety is our highest concern Patrick D Hahn | June 10, 2017
Part IV: "Please don't forget about me": Antidepressants and birth defects

“I was absolutely distraught” Patrick D Hahn | June 9, 2017
Part III: "Please don't forget about me": Antidepressants and birth defects

A gigantic uncontrolled experiment Patrick D Hahn | June 8, 2017
Part II: "Please don't forget about me": Antidepressants and birth defects


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Concussion: What Surprised Me about Its Treatment W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | June 5, 2017
But individuals can get smart. Or as Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, preached, “Always choose the least sensational treatment.” Again Vitamin C fits the bill.

Sugar sponges sop up and release glucose as needed American Chemical Society | June 3, 2017
A new diabetes treatment could reduce the stress of strictly monitoring blood-glucose levels.

FasTouch gives surgeons a new tool for attaching mesh to tissue, leading to fewer complications, less pain and faster recovery from hernia procedures

Suffer From Headaches, Blurred Vision and Tingling In Ear? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 29, 2017
Tight neckties increase the risk of glaucoma

Women and their families have unique, individual needs and preferences for health care and insurance. Repealing the ACA is the best first step to offering women (and men) the freedom to find and afford what they want in a robust, competitive market

A paper-based test strip could help people with heart failure tell if their condition is worsening

The impact of the rise in new drug rejections American Chemical Society | May 21, 2017
Manufacturing issues can delay drug approvals and complicate relationships between drug firms and their contract suppliers

Israeli researchers restore the memory performance of lab mice to a juvenile stage. Clinical trials on humans are next.

A Damning Verdict; We Are a Nation of Wimps W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 15, 2017
The only hope is to arm our children with backbone and teach them about self-discipline, responsibility and holistic medicine

Can Six Million Readers Help Answer This Question? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 8, 2017
Do you know anyone who has used Medi-C Plus, or other brands containing high doses of vitamin C (4,000 to 6,000 milligrams) for several years, then developed Alzheimer’s Disease?

Our Sick Health Care System Ray DiLorenzo | May 6, 2017
Single payor health care is coming, like it or not. Your hernia operation will have to wait a few months

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