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Unveiling the Affordable Care Act 2.0

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The Affordable Care Act was unveiled by presidential candidate Joe Biden in July of last year. He revealed that version two of the highly criticized health care plan will preserve the best parts of Obamacare, building on them to offer Americans more choice and lower health care costs, in order to develop a health care system that is less complicated to handle. The ACA 2.0 will cover all Americans and will be free for those living in poverty.  Image source: missionbox.com Having witnessed firsthand the decline of the health care system in America, Dr. Matthew Boente MD is all for providing the nation with a better quality, more accessible health care system. Joe Biden expressed that while he understands the appeal of Medicare for All, he is not for eliminating Obamacare, which would be the result should the former be enacted into law. With him as the nominee of the Democratic party, he commits to protect the Affordable Care Act from perpetual attacks spearheaded by Republicans....

The urgent need for healthcare reforms in America

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  America has been dealing with very challenging issues in healthcare, especially since the onset of the Corona virus pandemic. We had plenty of healthcare problems before the virus and will still have plenty when a vaccine is discovered for the novel corona virus. Dr. Matthew Boente MD understands the grievances of people who have been affected by this, and he believes that the solution is the urgent creation of other opportunities for individuals to be free of the high costs of deductibles and premiums.  Image source: rand.org It’s reassuring that leaders like Joe Biden have laid out a platform whose main priorities include alleviating the financial burden of said deductibles. A key reform is the introduction of a public option for consumers seeking individual coverage on ACA exchanges. For instance, with a Medicare-like public option, people will have an alternative to private insurance. It is not meant to act as a replacement, although it is expected to give the priva...

What are the four stages of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?

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Retired medical professional Dr. Matthew Boente MD is an expert in gynecology, obstetrics, and gynecologic oncology. As someone who is immersed in the medical field, he is also interested in the growing research regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease due to multiple traumatic brain injuries. According to experts on neurology, the condition has four stages. Below is a summary of what happens to the brain as CTE progresses. Image source: Cnn.com  Image source: Abcnews.com Stage I : Patients with CTE may not show symptoms during this early stage of the disease. In other cases, some patients have experienced mild or short-term memory loss or show symptoms of depression. There are also instances when a patient shows mild aggressive behavior. Stage II : At this stage, individuals with CTE may experience symptoms from the first stage, as well as mood swings, violent tendencies, loss of executive functions, language difficultie...

What reforms need to be done in America’s healthcare system?

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Image source: theweek.com Image source: time.com There is a reason why people in America have a high chance of falling into debt after they avail of an emergency service. Only in America will you find people whose health card asks strangers NOT to call an ambulance during an emergency. People are crossing borders to avail of prescription medicine like insulin because they are cheaper there. Pharmaceutical companies even fly customers to other nearby countries for the same reason. Dr. Matthew Boente claims that the next presidential elections could be our way of fixing our healthcare system. Here are specific reasons why America’s healthcare system needs to be revamped. Prices of medicine and procedures are out of control There is very little regulation when it comes to the government coming in and negotiating prices with pharmaceutical companies. Manufacturers could impose higher prices without anyone stopping them. There’s also the problem of pharmaceutical...

Beyond 2020: How can Joe Biden's healthcare plan benefit Americans in need?

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For 27 years, Dr. Matthew Boente MD worked as a gynecologic oncologist, and for a year, he worked in the biotech industry. As a recently retired medical professional, his goal is to advance medicine and healthcare in the U.S. During his time in the biotech sector, he saw how healthcare was declining and how medicine prices are rising. With the situation the world is facing these days, the U.S. needs affordable and accessible healthcare that will ease their worries about the future. The country also needs to boost its primary care, especially in rural areas. Image source: federaltimes.com Image source: businessinsider.com The passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, over 100 million people were freed from insurance-related worries such as higher premiums or coverage denial due to pre-existing conditions. Children up to 26 years old also have the option to stay under their parents' plans as they transition from school to the workforce. Since there's sti...

How does an ovarian cyst form?

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The female reproductive system has two ovaries which can produce eggs as well as hormones like estrogen and progesterone. When the ovaries produce eggs, they develop in an ovarian lining called the follicle. And once the egg has developed, it breaks through the follicle (ovulation). During this process, it is possible for the fluid in the follicle to form a structure called an ovarian follicle (cyst) according to Dr. Matthew Boente MD. Image source: medicalnewstoday.com Image source: newtimes.co.rw If this is your first time hearing about ovarian cyst, do not be alarmed. Ovarian cysts are common among women. As they are, they are completely harmless to the female body. However, there are some complications that come with the continued growth of the cyst. Let’s talk about a more unusual condition with ovarian cysts. It is possible for doctors to find a cancerous growth within the cystic ovarian mass at the time of surgery. And while this condition is less common...

Patient profile: Who are at risk the most of ovarian cancer?

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Although younger women in their 30-40s do occasionally develop ovarian cancer the average age that women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States is 59. An expert on the matter, Dr. Matthew Boente MD notes that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are also shared by several other illnesses (GERD, IBSC, endometriosis) making it harder to make a prompt diagnosis. So persistent symptoms like bloating, heartburn, intermittent diarrhea, constipation, and mild to moderate abdominal ort pelvic discomfort would be the most common symptoms. Image source: go4life.nia.nih.go Image source: cheatsheet.com Another risk factor is genetics. There’s a 10 – 15% chance that women with a family history of ovarian cancer could develop the disease later on in life. This also means that 80 – 85% of ovarian cancers are sporadic and are not inherited or passed on to other relatives. Lastly, some lifestyle choices also affect the chances of getting ovarian cancer. According to Dr. Matt...