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Quality of Life for Disabled Elderly Tied to Dignity and Autonomy
Researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and the University…
Genomics – a Revolution in Medicine – Part 2
In the previous post I discussed the field of pharmacogenomics. Today I…
Listen Here! Should We Bribe People to be Healthy? The Philosophical Argument – a Brilliant Debate
If you listen to anything today, make it this: I have listened…
Harnessing Technology to Make Better Decisions at MGH
By Scott HarrisHealth IT holds plenty of promise for improving outcomes and…
Working Together to Improve Health Outcomes While Saving Money
Recently, the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation launched Choosing Wisely, an…
If It’s Unnecessary, Who Cares Which Stent Is Better?
The Lancet in its latest edition has another “paradigm-shifting” study (its words)…
Johns Hopkins Ready To Open $1 Billion Dollar Facility
This is one big building to say the least with 500 rooms. …
The 4 I’s of TEDMED 2012: Innovation, Imagination, Inspiration, and Icons
Jay Walker, Curator of TEDMED closed the 2012 meeting by saying there…
Mobilizing Stakeholders For Better Health, Better Care And Lower Costs
In health policy circles, we are fond of saying that all…
