Bariatric Surgeries Per Country
A couple of different pictures emerge when considering the number of bariatric…
Not One War on Cancer, Millions
You have heard it countless times, “The War on Cancer.” President Nixon…
Integrating Social Media into Emergency-Preparedness Efforts
The NEJM includes an article that addresses the integration of social media…
Stanford Disaster Relief Program – Video
@StanfordHosp just tweeted the link to their YouTube video describing their role in…
Impact of NCDs on Emerging Economies – Focus on India
Just how much of a threat are non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to emerging…
Will the Health Systems Funding Platform Coordinate or Complicate?
This is a joint post with William Savedoff. This is a joint…
Obesity Drug Development and Market Outlook
Researchers theorize that the current increasing prevalence of obesity is primarily driven…
Packing on the Pounds? Blame the Potato
Americans gain nearly one pound of weight each year after reaching adulthood.…
Primary Care of HIV Patients Increasing in Importance
Much has been written of late regarding the intial media presentations of…
Cheap Generic Drugs from Emerging Markets Risky
Poorly made medicines are a greater threat than counterfeit medications, according to…