Stetho-Snopes: Time for Some Rigorous Myth-Busting in Healthcare?
It was recently revealed that an Excel error contributed to the European fiscal crisis, and a continuing global economic recession/depression. Paul Krugman called the revelation the Excel Depression in the…
Health Start-Ups!: A Potential Breakthrough Toward a Cure For Type 1 Diabetes
Boston Children’s Hospital stirred up some buzz this week when it said its researchers had made a breakthrough that could change the face of diabetes treatment. Boston Children’s Hospital stirred…
Video Games Better Than Crosswords for Slowing/Reversing Declines in Brain Function
A Wall Str A Wall Street Journal article reported on a government-funded study that found that playing Double Decision can slow and even reverse declines in brain function associated with…
Welcome to Summer –and Sun Protection
This is a blog about the business of health and health care policy so I don’t often delve into the realm of personal health tips. But since it’s the first…
Big Data: How We Communicate Vaccine Matters
A study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases found that the introduction of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer in 2006 has reduced infections with HPV by more than half…
Employed Physician’s Top Four Gripes
Employed Physicians Top Four GripesMedscape published an article this week titled, “4 Top Complaints of Employed Doctors” and it was a very interesting read. Turns out the things employed…
Abreast In A Boat – Rowing for Breast Cancer
This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Dragon Boat festival, the biggest festival of its type in North America. Over 100,000 people will watch 180 teams racing to…
Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Genetic Research
On June 13, 2013, the US Supreme Court ruled that human genes may not be patented. The unanimous decision will have a far reaching impact on genetic research. On June…
What is a Specialty Pharmacy?
Definitions Evolving: What is a Specialty PharmacyThere has been a lot of buzz in the healthcare world lately about “specialty pharmacy” as an opportunity for rapid growth, financial opportunity, and…
10 Tips for Beginner Hospital Bloggers
Starting a blog can seem overwhelming, but in truth, it’s one of the simplest ways to build an online community with your patients and physicians. Follow these tips to ensure…
