Should the US Destroy its Cache of Smallpox Virus?
Smallpox killed between 300–500 million people during the 20th century. As recently as 1967, 15 million people were infected and 2 million died from smallpox. Amazingly however, a massive, global…
UCLA and VA Researchers Accidentally Discover Compound that Induces Hair Growth By Blocking Stress Related Hormone-They Filed for a Patent
What they found by accident was that astressin-B could also translate for use in human hair growth. It is known that the stress-hormone CRF, its receptors and other peptides that…
Bye, bye Brokers?
In general I oppose the minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) provision of the Affordable Care Act. If an insurer can help keep me healthy and out of the hospital and…
FDA Gives Approval for Lap-Band Use With Less Obese Patients
This means those who are borderline no longer have to put on weight to have the surgery, hey that does happen sometimes. In Europe the Lap Band is already considered…
85 Year Old Surgeon Gets 3 Years Probation in Death of Patient Under Going Cosmetic Surgery
You have to wonder about this case as yes it is unfortunate the woman died and the article states he had not performed surgery in over 5 years, so one…
CDW Healthcare Survey Shows Consumers Trust and Believe Their Doctors But are Skeptical About The Use of Electronic Records Primarily Due to Security Concerns
CDW Healthcare has the results of another survey they conducted and this time it was about consumer trust and the use of electronic medical records. Back in December of 2010…
Southern California Hospital Offers Appointments for the Emergency Room for $15.00 for Non Emergency Visits-InQuickER
This could certainly be popular and something that might spread as to why wait at the ER room if you can reserve a spot. If you are not seen within…
Sealants, Glues, Hemostatis in Orthopaedic Applications
Opportunities for sealants, hemostasis, and closure products abound in the orthopedics field as investigators develop improved surgical procedures for patients with chronic disorders such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and chronic back…
LifeNexus Launches Electronic Personal Health Card With Payment Card Functionality for Health Savings Accounts
We have yet one more new technology that is combining both personal health records along with a credit card to make payments. It comes with a reader that connects via…
Bioterrorism: Pentagon Goes Back to the Drawing Board
The horrifying events of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent weaponized anthrax scare shook-up every American. Officials in charge of homeland defense were particularly shocked. Among other things, it dawned…
