Author: Dorron Blumberg

North Shore Medical Center Gears up for 2018-2019 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Campaign

With the health insurance marketplace open enrollment beginning on November 1, 2018 and running through December 15, 2018, North Shore Medical Center community education and outreach program aims to raise awareness and understanding of the Marketplace, as well as the insurance options available for those currently without insurance or looking to change plans.

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University of Miami Miller Miller School of Medicine Experts Offer More Clarity on Managing Common Ankle Fractures

Although fairly common, management of an isolated lateral malleolus ankle fracture remains challenging for orthopaedic surgeons. A central question remains on determining whether surgery or a non-surgical approach is indicated for a particular patient. 
 
A lot rides on whether the ankle is stable or not. However, no clinical examination or imaging strategy stands out as clearly superior for determining ankle stability after such an injury, said Amiethab A. Aiyer, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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Cannabis in Hospice and Palliative Care

Herodotus, an ancient Greek Historian, wrote about using cannabis as a “grieving ritual” in preparation for purification preceding the funeral of a loved one. As described in ancient texts, cannabis was a botanical “medicine”, used to help individuals move past traumatic experiences and suffering, when a beloved member of the Community died. 

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