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Temporary Implanted Pacemaker Dissolves When Not Needed

Researchers are reporting early success with a temporary heart pacemaker that simply disintegrates when it’s no longer needed. So far the work has been limited to animals and human heart tissue studied in the lab. But experts said the early findings are “exciting” and could… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 28, 2021

Popular Home Colon Cancer Screen Comes With a Price

You decide to take a popular colon cancer screening test that can be performed at home, and it comes back positive. A follow-up colonoscopy is scheduled, but then you suddenly receive a large and unexpected medical bill. That’s what happened to a Missouri woman who was hit… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on June 28, 2021

Delta Variant a Threat to These States

Experts predict the Delta variant will become troublesome in five states that have low vaccination rates and low incidence of COVID-19 infection. Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Wyoming are considered hot spots for the more transmissible form of the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on June 28, 2021