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Preventing Heart Disease: Why Awareness is Key Now

Preventing heart disease is crucial in safeguarding our long-term health, particularly as cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in America.Understanding risk factors for heart disease and managing cholesterol levels play a significant role in effective heart disease prevention.

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CALEC Surgery: A Breakthrough in Eye Injury Treatment

CALEC surgery, a groundbreaking procedure recently implemented at Mass Eye and Ear, offers newfound hope for individuals suffering from severe corneal damage.This innovative surgery utilizes cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cells to regenerate the cornea, a critical component of eye health.

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Medical Gaslighting: Understanding the Patient’s Perspective

Medical gaslighting is an alarming phenomenon in healthcare where patients feel dismissed or invalidated by their healthcare providers regarding their symptoms.This issue has gained traction in recent discussions about gaslighting in healthcare, as many patients with complex conditions like long COVID or irritable bowel syndrome report being told that their issues are “all in their head”.

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Infant Mortality Rates: A Growing Disparity in America

Infant mortality rates remain a critical indicator of healthcare equality in the United States, revealing alarming racial disparities that persist despite overall improvements in life expectancy.Recent studies indicate that Black infants face markedly higher mortality rates compared to their white counterparts, with Black infant mortality rates being 115% higher today than in the 1950s.

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