Wall Street Journal examined physicians’ disclosure of business ties that might be considered conflicts of interest.
Archive for November 20th, 2007
Examining Physicians’ Disclosure To Patients Of Business Ties
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Efforts To Prevent Tattooing Among Prison Inmates To Curb Spread Of HIV
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Thai Department of Corrections is increasing its efforts to prevent prison inmates from tattooing themselves in an effort to curb the spread of HIV.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Questions WHO’s AIDS Estimate
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) questioned whether WHO’s newly revised number of people thought to be living with HIV/AIDS worldwide - now six million fewer - is any more reliable or accurate than the previous number.
Half Of Caregivers Spend 10 Percent Of Income Caring For An Older Loved One
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Half of those caring for a loved one 50 years or older-as many as 17 million Americans-spend more than 10 percent of their annual income on caregiving expenses.
Protein Breakthrough Sheds New Light On Fidney Disease, Cancer, Mental Retardation
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007McGill researchers discover how Bicaudal-C protein controls RNA synthesis of other proteins.
Alberta Province Supports Prevention, Management Of Diabetes
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Alberta leads a 10-year strategy to raise awareness of diabetes and help those living with diabetes to manage their health.
Improving Care For People Living With Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Plans to improve the care and support for people living with chronic respiratory conditions in Wales have been unveiled by Health Minister Edwina Hart.
Discussing Dental Services And Oral Health
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007The new arrangements for commissioning primary dental care services in the NHS have now been in place for some 18 months.
Measures To Reduce Infections Coming Into Hospitals
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007New measures are being introduced to reduce the number of patients with healthcare associated infections entering hospitals.
The Mystery Of Melanoma
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007In the last 30 years, melanoma has become the fastest rising cancer, reaching epidemic proportions.