YOUTH NEWS4-H Dog ShowWOLCOTT — Wolcott 4-H’er Amalie Pratt and her Icelandic Sheepdog, Echo, recently participated in the 4-H dog show at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. As the only Vermont delegate to this event, she had the honor of carrying the Vermont flag during the show’s opening and closing ceremonies.In the fit and display competition, Pratt won a blue ribbon in the open division for ages 12 to 14. Points were awarded based on how exhibitors prepared and adjusted their dogs as well as their presentation in the show ring. Amalie also won blue ribbons in…
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The dark side of gambling: revealing the negative impactsIn the digital age, video games have become a popular form of entertainment for people of all ages. While they can be a fun and engaging way to pass the time, a growing body of research suggests that excessive gaming can have a number of negative effects on physical and mental health.Consequences on physical healthOne of the most immediate and visible impacts of excessive gaming concerns physical health. Prolonged periods of inactivity associated with gaming can lead to various health problems. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), these problems can include…
In dermatology, digital health interventions (DHI) can play a role in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care, according to researchers behind a recent systematic review and mapping.1IHDs, first classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018, include telemedicine, mHealth, wearable technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.2 Citing evidence demonstrating the benefits of telemedicine as a DHI (e.g., reduced wait times, high patient satisfaction, and comparable diagnostic accuracy), researchers Reinders et al. sought to systematically map and group studies relevant to IHD.“Improvements can be achieved through data-driven decision-making in diagnosis and treatment, better communication between those involved in…
This year’s National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo will take place in sunny San Diego, California, where the organization will celebrate 90 years of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. Attendees, speakers, retailers and exhibitors will converge (the theme of this year’s meeting) at the San Diego Convention Center August 12-14 to participate in informative panel discussions, meet partners and gain insight into the evolving pharmaceutical market.Sessions to watchOn August 12, panelists will discuss the importance of closing the gap in women’s health and well-being, including in underfunded and understudied areas, how to break the taboo of steps…
In an emergency, advanced training and equipment can mean the difference between life and death. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health’s (LG Health) new Physician Response Vehicle brings high-tech equipment and medical expertise directly to the scene, with a mission to save the lives of more patients. Penn Med 1 is a large sport utility vehicle equipped with the same life-saving equipment and supplies as a medical helicopter. It also carries medical expertise: Its driver, Brendan Mulcahy, DO, PHP, is medical director of LG Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and an emergency medicine physician. Mulcahy works collaboratively with Lancaster County EMS…
Despite the enormous impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is having on the world, including the pharmaceutical world, the technology is still rarely covered in pharmacy education courses, with a few exceptions.For example, at the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy, researchers are using AI tools to address the nation’s health care challenges, from developing new cancer drugs to containing the spread of cancer. opioid epidemic. The University has also strengthened its teaching around AI for students enrolled in the pharmacy program.Similarly, the University of California’s pharmacy program has added AI courses to its curriculum in recent years.As AI becomes more…
Truckee-Tahoe Naturopathic Medicine is located at 10363 High Street in Truckee, California. Provided / Naturopathic Medicine Truckee-Tahoe TRUCKEE, Calif. – With Lake Tahoe’s surrounding communities placing an unspoken importance on health and wellness, many community members prioritize the healthcare available in the North Lake Tahoe area. From common wellness practices to more proactive approaches, the Truckee-Tahoe region offers a wide variety of services to help individuals on their health and wellness journey; and a brand new business is joining the wellness community in Truckee: Truckee-Tahoe Naturopathic Medicine. Haley Schimmer, ND, owner and physician of Truckee-Tahoe Naturopathic Medicine, was born and…
Truckee-Tahoe Naturopathic Medicine is located at 10363 High Street in Truckee, California. Provided / Naturopathic Medicine Truckee-Tahoe TRUCKEE, Calif. – With Lake Tahoe’s surrounding communities placing an unspoken importance on health and wellness, many community members prioritize the healthcare available in the North Lake Tahoe area. From common wellness practices to more proactive approaches, the Truckee-Tahoe region offers a wide variety of services to help individuals on their health and wellness journey; and a brand new business is joining the wellness community in Truckee: Truckee-Tahoe Naturopathic Medicine. Haley Schimmer, ND, owner and physician of Truckee-Tahoe Naturopathic Medicine, was born and…
Mine is the only branch of science where there is an “alternative”. Who wants to fly in a plane built by “alternative aeronautical engineers”? Who wants to trust their car’s brakes designed by “alternative automobile engineers”? And yet… Many of my Mosman patients seek out and subscribe to “alternative medicine”. “Just a GP” talks about alternative medicine this week. If you have a question for him, contact him. Australians spend $3.5 billion on alternative therapies each year, the equivalent of what they spend on pharmaceuticals. If the drug proves effective in rigorous and extensive clinical trials, it becomes part of…
Michael Ibrahim, MD, MBBS, PhD Kathleen Tierney has always lived life on the fly. In a career that spanned more than four decades, Tierney dedicated her life to coaching and then an athletic administrator, serving as athletic director at Bryn Mawr College. After 15 years at the Philadelphia area school, she retired in the summer of 2022. Amid her hectic post-retirement routines of walking her dog and riding her bike, Tierney, who had made fitness a priority in her personal and professional life, found herself extremely out of breath after exercising. From there, things only got worse. “I couldn’t even…