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Holding the Line: It’s Easier With Love

This story is about the importance of “holding the line” both in the conventional sense and in the deepest, most existential sense. When we say, “hold the line” we usually mean the need to mount our opposition to the authoritarian creep. The significance of holding that line is self-evident. The authoritarian creep is creepy —… Read More »

On-demand virtual care may not lead to cost savings down the line

A study by University of Michigan researchers published in Health Affairs this month found that direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits for acute respiratory infections were linked to more downstream visits.   The researchers found that patients with initial direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits were more likely to obtain follow-up care within seven days than those who had sought in-person visits.… Read More »

Dash diet for beginners on line

Choosing a diet often comes. Patrick Strattner Getty Images. Lower Blood Pressure Advertising revenue. Every year, the U. Don’t have a Kindle. Interested in following the DASH eating plan but not sure how? Here are sample menus to get you started. The DASH diet emphasizes foods that are lower in sodium as well as foods… Read More »