Winter Woes Though Boston’s 105 inches of snow is melting, it’s been quite a Winter. Indeed, for those in New England and around the US, looking toward Spring and reaching for hope has become a passion. Here are a couple of videos revealing the miracles of technology to brighten anyone’s winter doldrums. Miracles of Technology: Cochlear...
Read MoreThe Empowered Patient: Radio Interview
When Karen Jagoda asked Tal Givoly to explain Medivizor to the audience of “The Empowered Patient” radio program and podcast, accepting was a no-brainer. He told her, “I love the name of your program…as you will see…that is what we [at Medivizor] are trying to create.” Listen and learn more. Here’s the...
Read MoreCancer Research and Money: Financing Hope
Cancer Research and Money Funding has been stagnant for years– that’s what the fact sheet of the National Cancer Institute says. This is the federal agency charged with finding a cure for cancer through research. The $4.9 billion per year is spread across a spectrum of cancer investigations, each cancer getting a designated amount. What if this...
Read MoreGuest Post: Gastroparesis Another “But You Don’t Look Sick” Disease
Below is a guest post by Melissa Adams VanHouten who suffers from gastroparesis. But first… What is Gastroparesis? Gastroparesis [GP] is a serious disorder in which the stomach does not empty its contents into the small intestines. Normally, the vagus nerve stimulates the stomach muscles to churn and break up food we eat. That food then moves on to...
Read MoreWhat Do Teeth Have to do with Hearts? Dental Health Month
Having just consumed mass quantities of heart shaped chocolates or those cute little colored candies with “I love you” or “Text Me” on them, you are probably thinking, a lot. And you would be right. Dental Health But not in the way you might be thinking. There are between 200 and 300 bacteria in your mouth. One that is called the keystone of...
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