God and the genome: As scientists cross new frontiers, a geneticist seeks allies among the faithful
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) RANDALLSTOWN, Md. — Is the human genome sacred? Does editing it violate the idea that we’re made
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Health Care – General
Reviews Of Medical Studies May Be Tainted By Funders’ Influence
(By Richard Harris for NPR) When doctors want to help untangle confusing and sometimes contradictory findings in the scientific literature,
Read MoreExercise, Even In Small Doses, Offers Tremendous Benefits For Senior Citizens
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Retaining the ability to get up and about easily — to walk across a
Read MoreOut-of-pocket burden for breast cancer treatment varies across US
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Breast cancer chemotherapy costs vary widely across the United States, with patients taking
Read MoreColorado Wrestles With Ethics Of Aid-In-Dying As Vote Looms
(By John Daley for NPR) Last spring everything changed for Denver resident Matt Larson. “One day I was fine,” says
Read MoreEverything Californians Wanted To Know About Their Health Plan (But Were Afraid To Ask)
(By Ana B. Ibarra for Kaiser Health News) It can be well worth the effort to go up against your
Read MoreHow Tiny Are Benefits From Many Tests And Pills? Researchers Paint A Picture
(By Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) Mammograms are said to cut the risk of dying from breast cancer by
Read MoreRising drug prices are making hospitals feel ill
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) The rising cost of medicines is making some hospitals feel ill. Continue reading article here……
Read MoreHuge Valeant price hike on lead poisoning drug sparks anger
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) A drug used to treat lead poisoning is causing a toxic reaction among hospitals and
Read MoreMedical equipment hits oldest average age since 1945
(By MacKenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average age of all fixed assets in the U.S. — including hospitals
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