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Aphids or STRESS?! If you recall a previous post of mine, I mentioned Farnesene, a sesquiterpene with the same mass as Caryophyllene, is said to be the main alarm pheromone of many types of aphids. As the proclaimed “COA guy”, I’ve noticed strange patterns in Farnesene levels through my 4 years as a FL MMJ patient: Some dispensaries dispense medicine with high concentrations of this terpene presented on COAs for MOST of their medicine, some dispensaries request labs that dont test for Farnesene at all! Some dispensaries have revised COAs after releasing products to drastically reduce the Farnesene %, and others aren’t aware until patients like me bring it to their attention. This past year was an undoubtably hot summer here in FL… with this, is the increasing Farnesene %’s a result of stress? Let’s talk about giving patients MORE reasons to trust COA’s!

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Thrilled to announce the publication of a paper I co-authored: Outcomes in cirrhosis-related refractory ascites with emphasis on palliative care: single centre experience and literature review This paper aims to explore palliative care input in those with refractory ascites. RA is associated with high mortality but despite this, few patients are referred to the palliative care team. Key conclusions: - ‘RA is associated with high mortality with only a minority being eligible for curative options’ - ‘There needs to be a multifaceted approach to improve the end-of-life experience of patients and their caregivers with advanced cirrhosis including those with RA’ The full paper can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e53QkFtD

Can childhood trauma trigger autoimmunity later in life? How do you even get to that knowledge? What a great and thoughtful conversation we shared with Jade Fricks, PharmD, AFMC. She talks about her journey through Pharmacy into functional health, how proper diet improved her auto immune health, and the realization that it was something from childhood that started it all. Join us! https://lnkd.in/gM6jbUB5

Understand the silent progression of liver cirrhosis in this informative video! #JupiterHospital #LiverCirrhosis #LiverHealth #HealthTalk #HealthTalkWithJupiter

We've got some exciting opportunities for you through Practice Point CME: ✔️ Talking COPD: Challenged and recommendations for improving access to evidence-based COPD Management ✔️ Talking PAH: Evidence from ATS, ERS and CHEST 2023 for Improved Clinical Care ✔️ What's New Doc: What does it take to start an expert PH referral center and become a clinical investigator? Access activities at https://bit.ly/472R5n9

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 A huge congratulations to Racquel Kurzweg, DPT, on being accepted into the University of South Australia's Professional Certificate in Pain Sciences program! 🎉 This prestigious course is created and run by top experts, including the renowned Lorimer Moseley, making it an incredible opportunity. But what exactly is pain science? 🤔 In simple terms, pain science helps us understand how pain works in the body and brain. It's especially important for managing chronic pain, where pain can persist even after the initial cause is gone. By understanding pain better, healthcare professionals like Racquel can develop more effective treatment strategies, helping patients lead healthier, more comfortable lives. Let's all celebrate Racquel’s commitment to advancing her knowledge and enhancing patient care! 👏 #PainScience #ChronicPainManagement #ProfessionalGrowth

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Life with cystic fibrosis can be expensive. But nobody should have to choose between getting the healthcare they need and putting food on the table. CF Foundation staff, Cristen Clemm, MSW, and Kim Reno, ACSW, LISW-S, MSW, co-authored a recent article published by Wiley, highlighting the challenges faced by people with CF and the need for better support and intervention. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/epcMvZVq

Unexpected Gratitude: How Our Patient Survey Turned into Heartfelt Thanks In our quest to advance the treatment of osteoid osteoma in Ukraine, we recently embarked on a project to gather data on the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation. We initiated a patient survey, expecting to collect valuable information and insights to support our ongoing research. What we received, however, was far more profound. Instead of just data, our patients filled their responses with overwhelming gratitude. Messages of thanks poured in—expressing relief from pain, joy at returning to normal activities, and appreciation for the care they received. It’s moments like these that remind us of the real impact of our work. We set out to analyze outcomes, but what we found was a deeper connection with those we’ve treated. These expressions of thanks have fueled our passion and commitment to continue improving our methods, knowing that behind every procedure is a person whose life has been profoundly changed. This unexpected outpouring of gratitude has been humbling, and it reinforces our belief that RFA is not just a medical procedure—it’s a life-changing solution that we are proud to offer.