Increased likelihood in developing dementia if you suffered a traumatic brain injury
A new study by Lancet Psychiatry found people suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) had an increased likelihood in developing
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Tiny Lab-Grown ‘Brains’ Raise Big Ethical Questions
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Bits of human brain tissue no larger than a pea are forcing scientists to think
Read MoreThe Golden State Killer case was cracked with a genealogy website. What does that mean for genetic privacy?
(By Rebecca Robbins for STAT) SAN FRANCISCO — The identity of one of California’s most notorious serial killers had been
Read MoreHearing aids linked to fewer ER visits
According to a new study, hearing aids may hold the potential to cut older adults’ visits to the hospital or
Read MoreWill deregulating the individual market lower overall health costs?
In James C. Capretta’s, resident fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), editorial entitled:
Read MoreMassachusetts insurers boost price transparency with cost estimator tools
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Massachusetts insurers continue to make progress with their cost estimator tools and price
Read MoreDOJ requests information from Cigna, Express Scripts as merger review continues
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Department of Justice requested additional information from Cigna and Express Scripts as
Read MoreAmazon failed to disrupt the prescription drug business with Drugstore.com. Could a second try succeed?
(By Casey Ross for STAT) The headlines, spurred by Amazon’s entry into the pharmacy business, were as entertaining as they
Read MoreA national drug shortage crisis is potentially affecting the care for patients undergoing anesthesia
In a recent survey of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), found more than 98 percent of respondents noted that they
Read MoreHospitals Lure Diabetes Patients With Self-Care Courses, But Costs Can Weigh Heavily
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) When a routine physical revealed mildly elevated blood-sugar levels, Michael Phillips was strongly
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