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Too often, a child’s eyes are evaluated only after a concern develops or at a routine physical exam. However, taking a proactive approach to pediatric eye health is essential. Healthy eye care plays an important role in a child’s development, learning, and overall well-being. Providing comprehensive pediatric eye care extends beyond the pediatrician. Children with vision concerns should be assessed and cared for by a team of specialists, including pediatric ophthalmologists, orthoptists, and other eye...

Ryan Dewey Smith is the Founding Executive Chairman & CEO of Inperium, a nonprofit supporting organization that helps human services providers scale sustainably while preserving their mission and identity. Known for his pragmatic approach to leadership, governance, and organizational growth, he has built one of the nation’s largest constellations of mission-driven health and human services affiliates. Ryan is also the author of Sustaining the Mission, a forthcoming book on building durable nonprofit organizations through disciplined...

When patients sit down with me to talk about rhinoplasty surgery, one of the first questions they ask is about the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty. It is a fair thing to wonder about, because the two approaches sound very different and the internet is full of strong opinions about each. In practice, both are well-established ways to perform rhinoplasty surgery, and the better one is simply the one that fits your nose and...

Dementia affects a person by making him/her forget many things. They might not recognize a face, forget their name, or perhaps even not know how to perform a simple activity, but, amazingly, music is the only thing that is not affected by it. We all still have a familiar tune or song that not only “hits” our foot but can be hummed or sung even when everything else seems gone, “familiar music and memories stay...

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 62.7 million Americans were enrolled in Medicare in 2024, underscoring the American public’s reliance on this essential social program. Unfortunately, the Medicare industry is not known for its transparency or navigability. Those looking to enroll in Medicare coverage are inundated with options, making it difficult to tell which plan is best for them. And worse yet, if they make a mistake, they often have to wait...

My daughter is six months old. And already, my wife and I are doing something most parents do without thinking about it: we’re tracking her. Not in a formal way. Just little mental notes. Her weight at the last pediatrician visit. How she’s sleeping this week versus last. Whether she seems “off.” How she responded to a new food. For most of human history, that’s how parenting worked — pattern recognition through memory and gut....

Synthetic peptides have become an extremely popular wellness trend, promising users results that range from anti-aging to weight control to muscle growth. But experts are concerned that the lack of regulation in peptide medicine is resulting in risks users may not know they are assuming. Additionally, some feel that the trust users place in the companies and clinics providing peptides may be misplaced. “Peptide medicine became a major commercial category before it became a governed...

By Nicole Caltagirone, HearUSA In the days following Mother’s Day, many families are still reflecting on the moments of connection that define those relationships: the stories shared around the dinner table, the laughter between generations, and the familiar voices woven into everyday life. But for families experiencing hearing loss, those moments can slowly begin to shift, sometimes in ways that are easy to miss at first. As a hearing care professional, I’ve seen how often...