'What a Waste of Everybody's Time': What We Heard This Week (MedPage Today) -- "What a waste of everybody's time." -- Sabin Dang, MD, of the Retina Institute in Missouri, on long waits for insurers to respond to prior authorization requests in ophthalmology. "I'm not going to tell patients to stop their... Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices Research reveals that Neanderthals provided extensive caregiving, allowing a child with Down syndrome and congenital ear pathology to survive for at least six years, highlighting their complex social structures. ‘Marathon’ heat wave begins Tuesday in the Bay Area with triple-digit temperatures Temperatures in the hills and inland areas of the Bay Area are expected to hit the 100s, starting Tuesday and continuing through Fourth of July. Dr. Jen Ashton is saying goodbye to 'Good Morning America' and ABC News after 13 years Dr. Jennifer 'Jen' Ashton makes her final rounds as ABC's chief medical correspondent as she leaves the network to focus on her new wellness company. The good morning exercise can combat dead butt syndrome. Here's how Good mornings are an exercise that strengthens the posterior chain, including the low back, hamstrings and glutes. It improves posture and lower-body strength. |
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