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The evidence for NAD supplement effectiveness at present comes only from animal models and very small-scale human studies. And some studies link excessive consumption of NADH to anxiety and insomnia, and NAD precursors to Parkinson’s disease and diabetes.

“What if, in this age of a severely declining supply of doctors, nurses, and other critical healthcare workers, and against a rising surge in demand for these highly-skilled and trained individuals, some healthcare facilities made similar efforts to identify, improve, or ‘fix’ the multiple workplace problems currently plaguing healthcare?”

Assaults against nurses, unfortunately, is nothing new. But the frequency of the violence is increasing.

This individual passed away after 12 days of self-imposed starvation and refusal of a feeding tube. His loved ones were “beyond scarred” by his experience. Is this death with dignity? How can caregivers best serve their patients in such situations?

This week’s edition of MedPage Today’s Investigative Roundup highlights some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare, including the lifechanging decision by Noble Health in Missouri to suspend all services and furlough 181 employees from Audrain Community Hospital and nearby Callaway Community Hospital.

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