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Share and Learn: Topics in Medicine, Mental Health, Science, and Ethics with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
October 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thanks to vaccines and other medical innovation, COVID-19 is now endemic.
On 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays at 5pm, retired oncologist Carol Portlock will discuss new and intriguing science in multiple areas, including some relevant to COVID.
On 2nd and 4th Mondays at 11am, clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will continue to address your concerns about managing day-to-day during this trying time.
Suggested readings:
A fascinating Radiolab podcast which discusses ancient Neanderthal DNA and immune disorders in modern humanshttps://www.buffalo.edu/news/ub-in-the-news/2022/6/007.htmlNeanderthal DNA is associated with poor outcomes with Covidhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/03/health/nobel-prize-medicine-physiology-winner.htmlInnovative approach to correcting a devastating spine defect (spina bifida) prior to birthhttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-63155654Short-sightedness in children has increased and the cause is surprisinghttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220927-can-you-prevent-short-sightedness-in-kidsAn extensive data analysis of Medicare Advantage programs and alleged fraudhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/08/upshot/medicare-advantage-fraud-allegations.html
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