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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

The Heavy Load on Europe's Family Doctors: A Call for Change

Doctors who work in primary care face a lot of stress. This is a big problem in Europe. Two important groups have noticed this. They want to do something about it. First, let's talk about why this is happening. Doctors have too many patients to see. They also have a lot of paperwork. This is not go

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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Showdown: Doctors Stand Up to RFK Jr. with New Guidelines

Doctors in the U. S. are pushing back against recent changes to vaccine recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its own list of vaccines for kids and teens. This list is different from the one made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The AAP's list

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Closing the Digital Divide in Indigenous Mental Health Care

First Nations people in Australia face big challenges when it comes to mental health care. They often don't get the same support as others. Digital mental health (DMH) services could help. These services use technology like phones and computers to provide support. But we don't know much about how we

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Small Bank, Big Gains: First Capital's Surprising Rise

First Capital, a bank you might not have heard of, has seen its stock price jump a huge 132% in just one year. This is a big deal for a company with a market value of only $233 million. The bank, which is mainly into home loans, has caught the eye of investors thanks to its strong performance. The

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

How Doctors Can Learn to Help Us Live Longer

Doctors are not always ready to help people live longer. They often focus on treating sickness rather than preventing it. But now, there is a push to change this. First, doctors need to learn more about ageing. This is not just about getting old. It is about understanding how the body changes over

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Smarter Referrals: How AI Could Help Doctors

Doctors are swamped with patient referrals. It's a big job, and if things get delayed, patients might get hurt. So, how can we make this process better? Some people think artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning could help. But before we jump in, we need to make sure the system is safe and

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Dec 09 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Doctors and scientists are often seen as the smartest people in the room. They have years of training and know a lot about the human body and the world around us. But here's a secret: the best ones know that they don't know everything. This is called epistemic humility. It's about being open to the

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

First Business Bank Joins Virtual Investor Conference

First Business Bank is stepping into the spotlight at the Sidoti & Company Year End Virtual Investor Conference. This event is set for December 11, 2025. The bank's top leaders will be there. Corey A. Chambas, the CEO, David R. Seiler, the President and COO, and Brian D. Spielmann, the CFO, will sha

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Mixing Up Moods: When Doctors Get It Wrong

Doctors who aren't mental health experts often mix up depression and delirium. This can lead to people being unfairly labeled as depressed when they're not. It can also mean that real cases of delirium get overlooked. A study looked at medical records from different places to see how often this happ

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Dec 06 2025HEALTH

The Changing Face of Medical Professionalism

Doctors today are not just healers. They are also influencers. This shift is especially noticeable in cosmetic medicine. Here, doctors often act more like businesspeople than healers. They promote treatments that may not always be necessary. This is all part of their marketing strategy. The tools o

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