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Physicians at Community Medical Center release statement on teleheath change

A group of eight pediatric hospitalist physicians who staff the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Community Medical Center in Missoula have released a statement clarifying their views on the hospital's decision to end in-person pediatric intensivist coverage in the unit in favor of telehealth via video screen.

Hospitals can struggle to make specialty programs safe and lucrative

Hospitals can struggle to make specialty programs safe and lucrative

Since 2022, Benefis Health System, the major nonprofit hospital in Great Falls, has sought to bring a specialty heart procedure to the vast region it serves in central Montana. The endeavor introduced an option for local patients, but it was also a competitive move to align the hospital’s services

Common symptoms of ovarian cancer misclassified as depression: study

Common symptoms of ovarian cancer misclassified as depression: study

Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer in women, and the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition has predicted that by 2050, 8 million women will die from the disease. However, understanding of the disease is still limited, with the NHS stating there are "systemic injustices" in the diagnosis

Apps and trackers boost exercise for people with heart disease

Apps and trackers boost exercise for people with heart disease

By Stephen Beech Smartphone apps and wearable trackers help boost exercise levels for people with heart disease, according to new research. Everyday technology increases daily step counts and participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, say scientists. A review of 14 clinical trials involving more than 1,000 adults found

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought For years, the conversation around men’s declining mental health has focused on loneliness, social isolation, economic stress, and the stigma against seeking help. While those are all important factors, new data from Hone

GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others

GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others

GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others Chris Owens says he knew what healthy eating looked like in theory, but it felt like food noise had “hijacked” his brain. “I wasn’t free to make those choices,” he explains. “I

6 tips for choosing quality vitamins and supplements

6 tips for choosing quality vitamins and supplements

6 tips for choosing quality vitamins and supplements Over-the-counter (OTC) supplements seem to be more popular than ever. There are products available for everything from hair growth and sleep problems to improving sexual health. But choosing a quality product can be a daunting task. A dietary supplement is