John Abele, Co-Founder and Director or Boston Scientific, talks about how while people know when they aren’t feeling well, it’s often difficult to understand why. Doctors can use…
Many of Uganda’s health centers are located in remote areas, where there is not adequate health information and poor delivery systems. Subsequently, these facilities are not able to…
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…
Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease usually includes taking a variety of medications regularly. However, even after experiencing a heart attack or stroke many patients do not take…
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…
The Doctor’s Channel’s Michael Banks, MD and MedGadget’s Shiv Gaglani, MD-MBA candidate, bring you the future of the exam room, The Smartphone Physical. With the growing importance of mobility, data…
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Low-dose aspirin, even if not taken daily, may reduce a woman’s risk of colon cancer over the long term,…
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…
