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Type 2 Diabetes in Young Patients Spiked in Year 1 of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Using electronic medical record data from 2018-2020 obtained from 24 medical centers across the US, including Johns Hopkins, University of Colorado, and Mayo Clinic institutions, a new study suggests rates of youth onset type 2 diabetes increased 77% during the first year of the pandemic.

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What conditions qualify for disability benefits?

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Blockchain: Ready to revolutionise medicinal cannabis research?

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For example, researchers have long desired access to a comprehensive database of electronic medical records (EMRs). The Mayo Clinic already unveiled a blockchain system in which to store their patient records, while software developer Alternate Health is building a blockchain EMR database tailored to the medicinal cannabis industry.

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Cephalexin interactions to avoid

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Take an updated med list to every appointment and ensure it is reviewed compared to the office’s medical record. Once an interaction between cephalexin and one of the routine meds is identified, get medical advice from the treating provider. An important interaction could be missed if they are unaware of some meds.