Colleen Fleiss's Profile
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Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.
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Deep-Sea Docs: South Korea Casts a Telemedicine Net for Maritime Health
South Korea is expanding telemedicine services via satellite to support 4,500 deep-sea vessel crew members.

ADHD, Aging, and Brain Iron: Insights into Attention and Cognitive Decline
Increased brain iron and NfL levels in adults with ADHD may signal a higher risk of neurodegeneration, highlighting the need for further research.

When the Heart Struggles, the Brain May Follow: Early Clues to Cognitive Decline
The meta-analysis found that heart dysfunction, especially diastolic problems, could be associated with reduced brain volume and cognitive decline.

Who is Responsible When AI Fails in Medicine?
A new brief highlights the challenges of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for organizational support to prevent physician burnout and errors.

Diabetes Drug Semaglutide Reduces Heart Attacks and Strokes
Semaglutide, a diabetes drug, significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with type 2 diabetes.