A feature story in the January 9, 2004 issue of the Boston Globe highlights just how expensive medical care is in the United States. According to the article medical expenses climbed at a much higher rate than the rest of the US economy. The article reports that according to the centres for Medicare & Medicaid
read moreUSA Today, November 11, 199 issue reported that medical mistakes kill anywhere between 44,000 and 98,000 hospitalized Americans each year. The report by the Institute of Medicine calls the errors stunning and demands major changes in the health care system to protect patients. They call for a 50% reduction in su8ch errors over a five
read moreNurse Operates, Doctor Accused From Barcelona Spain comes an interesting little story about a nurse who was allowed by a leading ophthalmologist in the city to perform surgeries. The accusations stem mainly from account of the male nurse performing cataract removal surgeries on patients. This story was reported in the British Medical Journal. The author
read moreFrom the 2003 year end wrap up of the American Medical News comes an interesting section with some very interesting facts. Some of these facts may be startling and may not be generally known. Much of health care information available today does not reflect the facts. So we will attempt to sort out some truth
read moreA story from the December 2, 2001 Associated Press reported that the University of Oregon has begun an experiment involving “report cards” on hospital performance. The article starts off by saying, “Consumers have better information about buying cars or dishwashers than they do about hospitals that are best able to heal their ailments, health care
read moreA detailed study reported by Health and Human Services centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services said health costs are expected to grow at a rate of 7.3 percent annually between now and 2011. The report was published on March 12th, 2002 in the Journal Health Affairs, and predicts that by 2011, Americans are expected to
read moreThe September 5, 2001 Reuters Health story leads with the statement that says “Many physicians completing their residency training feel unprepared to treat conditions common to their specialty.” This report was based on a report in the September 5th Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. David Blumenthal from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston told
read moreA study released by the British, Medical Research Council (MRC) showed that Chiropractic and exercise was effective for patients suffering from lower back pain. The British study used the term spinal manipulation, (more correctly termed adjustments), which they noted is the primary form of care performed by Doctors of Chiropractic. The study, published in the
read moreThe month of April has been designated as National Backpack Safety Month by the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations, (COCSA). This organization is an association of other US state chiropractic organizations. This month-long event is designed to help educate parents, children and school officials about the potential dangers of heavy backpacks used by children and
read moreNovember 11, 2002 Reuters Health, reports on a study published in the November 11th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine that shows that running and other aerobic exercise seem to help older people stave off disability and live longer. Dr. Benjamin W. E. Wang, from the University of Tennessee in Memphis and author of
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