Dr. Alan Smiler, DDS in Oakland, California
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Exploring Non-Dairy Foods Linked to Salmonella Outbreaks
Stay informed and prioritize food safety.
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High-Quality Patient Education Articles for Better Patient Care
Empower Patients with High-Quality Educational Articles
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CMS Hospital Price Warnings: What Price Files Can Tell Patients
CMS has stepped up hospital price-transparency enforcement in 2026, but the price files hospitals post online still have clear limits for everyday patients. They can help with rough comparisons before planned care, especially for uninsured people and those with high deductibles, but they are not the same as a personalized cost estimate.
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Measles cases top 2,000: Check MMR before camp or travel
With U.S. measles cases at 2,030 as of June 4, 2026, now is a practical time to check who in your family needs one MMR dose, who needs two, and what to do if you are exposed before summer travel or camp.