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FDA Fired Device Whistleblowers
The Food and Drug Administration fired six device division reviewers after they…
Drug Marketing and Data Mining: Free Speech or Free Ride?
Drug reps come to our office fairly regularly, but not as often…
Why Patients Need to Become Experts !
I saw a very interesting patient today. She’d been referred to me…
Nurse Fired for Educating Patient on Hospice Care
This is a post from the Nerdy Nurse and really you must…
Teachers Get Free Botox in Buffalo
The Buffalo public school system’s health insurance covers plastic surgery. There is…
Physician Wellness – Saying “NO” to Endless Hours and Solo Practice
Physician Wellness and a satisfying medical career mean saying “no” to endless…
Should Healthy People Take Cholesterol Drugs to Prevent Heart Disease?
The case against: The case against: Some statin supporters argue that even…
The Patient’s Checklist
I've always promoted self and family advocacy in healthcare situations. As an…
Stents for Stroke Prevention A Risky Proposition
Sen. Mark Kirk, Republican of Illinois, suffered a debilitating stroke on Monday,…
Bill Gates Speak About Challenges of Global Health – Healthcare Budgets in the US – Video
The Wall Street Journal caught up with Bill Gates on his way…
