Widespread Use of Marijuana in the American Population As recreational marijuana use has become legalized in many parts of the country, its use as a medicinal therapy has also taken root. The greatest acceptance in the medical community for the use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids has been in the treatment of chronic pain. There […]
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The field of neurology is complicated due to the complexity of the nervous system, but we at BeCare Link would argue it is the most important system in your body. The way a neurologist approaches their patients by looking for problems with cognition, motor, sensation, balance, walking and more. Once the deficiencies in function are
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Our Three-Part Series on the Nervous System There are many different parts of the nervous system, each with its function and vulnerabilities to damage and disease. This is the first of a three-part blog: This blog gives a basic overview of the nervous system. Next, we will discuss which disease states impact which parts of
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The Future of Neurology: A Podcast with BeCare Link’s Dr. Litchman Emmanuel “Manny” Fombu recently interviewed Chief Medical Officer Charisse Litchman on Bite the Orange‘s podcast. The podcast is focused on the future of healthcare, covering digital innovations and technological advancements. The podcast’s vision is to explore the innovations that will ultimately create a progressive, outcome-based
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While the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) public health emergency declaration officially ended this month, on May 11th, the infectious disease has not gone away. Experts say COVID is here to stay. That is especially true for those dealing with the long-term effects of COVID. COVID’s Neurologic Symptoms At initial infection, most people infected with COVID-19 have
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Overall Shortage of Physicians Today, the United States faces a shortage of physicians, which is projected to worsen significantly over the next decade. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortfall of 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. The ramifications of the deficit are clear: an impending crisis in which our healthcare
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Early Detection of MS Early detection of neurologic disease, including multiple sclerosis, is not easy. No single test can diagnose MS. Plus, the symptoms are not always obvious to the patient and their doctors at the onset of the disease. And there lies a dilemma: early diagnosis of MS enables earlier intervention. Early intervention in
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