The Affordable Care Act includes a pay for performance program designed to promote high quality health care. A new study examined if financial incentives paid to physicians and…
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes liver inflammation. If not treated effectively it can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and even death. A new study tested whether…
Ever wondered what you and your patients were really getting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? A new blog by NYC neurologist, Dr. Anthony Geraci, explores…
Hypertension or high blood pressure affects 65 million Americans. Uncontrolled, it can put people at risk for heart attack and stroke. A new study examined how a large-scale…
Samuel Shem, author of The House of God, delves into his motivations and inspirations for writing the internationally acclaimed play, Bill W. and Dr. Bob. The play tells…
Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Military. Over the last decade more than 2,700 active duty service members have taken their…
As changes to the U.S. health care system are debated it’s clear that controlling the cost of care remains a major factor. A new study surveyed U.S. physicians…
Brad Templeton, Board Member, Foresight Nanotech Institute, explains the next great medical revolution, the self-driving car. Car accidents are the 7th leading cause of death in the US,…
What is the bigger picture when it comes to the state of health in America? Are we living longer and healthier? What are the contributors, chronic disabilities and…
West Nile virus remains an important public health concern since appearing in the United States back in 1999. Part of the challenge is dealing with the unpredictability of…