Proinflammatory Dietary Pattern Linked to Higher CV Risk
It’s not about ObamaCare, Medicare for All, or anything else…it’s simple: KISS -Keep It Simple Solution.™ Eat correctly, destress, live healthier, live longer, and LOWER THE COST OF TREATMENTS. Why? Because you prevented disease and illness in the first place. Check out this article on Medscape about the correct anti-inflammatory diet as prevention, not treatment: Proinflammatory Dietary Pattern Linked to...
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New direct primary care rules are a tough pill for HSAs
Direct primary care is a must; however, it should never be considered an insurance plan (32 states and HHS consider direct primary care a service, not insurance). The lack of logical thinking at the IRS is sometimes mind-blowing. Our leaders and the IRS should avail themselves of the advice of insurance industry thought leaders to save the government and taxpayers...
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Ineffective COVID-19 Testing and Containment
I am a healthy 58-year-old male. On Saturday, July 11, 2020, my wife and I were on a return flight from Florida after a one-week trip. During the flight, I experienced a scratchy throat and cough. Upon return, I immediately called my internist and went for testing. On the morning of Monday, July 13, the provider performed a quick strep...
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PPIs and VEGF Inhibitors Among Adds to FDA Watch List
Proton Pump and VEGF Inhibitors Among Adds to FDA Watch List MedPage Today, 30 July 2020
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Why the US has over 4.25 million COVID-19 Cases with No End in Sight
I was tested on Monday 7/13/20 at 10:36 AM Sent out to Quest on the same day Received by Quest on 7/14/20 at 7:51 AM Reported back to my doctor on Sunday 7/26/20 at 8:55 PM Look at the turnaround time. No wonder the US has 4.25 million cases of COVID-19 (26% of the world’s cases). I know the US...
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Less REM Sleep & Probiotics
Less REM Sleep Tied to Higher Mortality, Medpage Today (7/14/2020) Guidelines Reveal Probiotics’ Limited Value for GI Conditions, Medpage Today (7/14/2020)
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to COVID-19 Risk
Check out this article on MedPage Today (07/09/2020)
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Even a Few Days of Steroids May Be Risky, New Study Suggests
Check out this article on MedPage Today (07/08/2020)
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Healthcare Costs for the Average American are $6,553 in 2020
Milliman recently released their 2020 Milliman Medical Index. Here are some key findings from the report on healthcare costs: In 2020, healthcare costs for a hypothetical family of four reached $28,653. • Healthcare costs for the average person are at $6,553 this year. • Healthcare costs grew by 4.1% this year, outpacing growth in gross domestic product. • Hospital costs...
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