There is considerable debate about whether plaque causes Alzheimer’s disease or is a byproduct of Alzheimer’s. One of the original studies that supposedly nudged scientists down the path of plaque atrophy theory has now been accused of using doctored photos to bolster their case.
Author: Devon Herrick
It’s the End of the Line for the Travel Nurse Gravy Train
Nurses willing to travel to Covid hotspots could once earn $5,000 a week. Their pay was cut substantially at renewal in March and April of 2022, as demand for traveling nurses declined. Now many nurses who relocated to take on nursing assignments far from home are crying foul. A law firm has even gotten involved claiming nursing travel agencies pulled a “bait and switch” to lure nurses into jobs they would not have taken at lower pay.
Learn DIY Dental Care on TikTok (Just Say No)
Maybe it’s just me but TikTok is probably the last place I would seek any kind of medical advice. For those who’ve never heard of TikTok it caters to teens and the younger crowd. Videos are recorded mostly on smart phones and meant to be viewed on smart phones. The videos are short, usually only a few seconds long and amount to little more than a stream of consciousness rather than a well thought out and edited video
Prices for Joint Replacement Not Related to Quality
The prices various health care payers negotiate for joint replacement has no relation to the quality of care, a new study found. Total joint replacement – mainly hips and knees – are the most common reasons for hospitalization for people over 65. The number of joint replacements are expected to rise as 73 million Baby Boomers succumb to old age.