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Non-substance Addiction

Related Topics What is a non-substance addiction? Most people associate addiction with tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. A non-substance addiction includes things such as gambling, risky sex, food, the internet, mobile devices, and shopping. These are sometimes called behavioral addictions. When a person engages in these behaviors in excess and can’t stop, it becomes an addiction.… Read More »

Canadian Man Accused Of Unauthorized Horse Dentistry: ‘A Display of Lawless Bravado’ – Newsweek

A Canadian man is facing a lifetime ban on practicing veterinary medicine after accusations he’s been performing unauthorized horse dentistry. The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) is seeking a permanent injunction against Kelvin Brent Asham, accused of treating horses—including giving one horse a sedative—without veterinary certification. An investigator described Asham’s actions as “a display of… Read More »

Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment

A research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Telethon Kids Institute and 13 health research organisations has identified key differences between cancers that respond to immunotherapy and those that do not. The breakthrough, which has the potential to improve cancer treatment, is published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Immunotherapy treatment… Read More »

CMS announces 2019 Medicare ACO class

This week, the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations lent its congratulations to new ACOs that joined the Medicare Shared Savings Program effective July 1. About 40 new ACOs entered the program, which is less than the 100-plus new ACOs the program averaged in its first seven years. With the 2019 class, the MSSP grew… Read More »