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Smartphone Apps Bolster Patient Engagement

Smartphone Apps Bolster Patient Engagement.   I hope “focus on patient interest” doesn’t take away from the realistic image of a patient’s actual weight loss.

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20 People Who Make Healthcare Better—2011

20 People Who Make Healthcare Better—2011. slowly but surely… My morning Tea Read… whats yours?

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Diabetes to exact huge costs on poor countries

Diabetes is moving from being a disease of developed countries to a disease in developing countries like India and China, and this could put pressure on healthcare systems through rising healthcare costs,” said Philip Clarke, associate professor at University of … Continue reading

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Are you ready to write off this past decade of your life?

A thought provoking question at that-   According to Thomas Friedman’s New York Times Op-Ed piece in the December 27, 2009 New York Times, the 2000′s were “The Big Zero.” Not very encouraging for a recent college graduate The story of … Continue reading

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Return of the OLD Middle East

How to win Balance-of-Power- Politics Summary – In the Middle East, old-fashioned balance-of-power politics are back. To successfully play the game, the United States should pay close attention to the Arab-Israeli peace process, while keeping Iran off balance.

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Fear of Taliban influx looms in Karachi

KARACHI: Taliban fighters seeking money, rest and refuge from US missile strikes are turning up in increasing numbers in Pakistan’s largest city and economic hub, Karachi, according to militants, police officials and an intelligence memo.

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