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Math Matters: Dosing Errors Can Be Deadly
I was never a great math student. Maybe that’s why I became…
Text Messaging Helping to Keep People Healthy
A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) says…
Non-Fatal Strangulation: What Patients and Providers Must Know
Strangulation puts a victim’s life literally in the hands of their assailant.…
How Many Tests Do Doctors Need to Make a Diagnosis?
History matters. I didn’t realize this as a kid, but I sure…
The Funny (and Somewhat Embarrassing) Side of Medicine
“Doctors pour drugs of which they know little, to cure diseases of…
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study co-founders tell story on DVD — here’s an intro
The series of studies known as the ACE Studies have changed the…
Achieving Health Equity in the Community, as well as, the Healthcare System
As we reach the final days of National Minority Health Month, one…
What’s In Your Energy Drink?: Infographic
Energy drink is a huge industry - $5.4 billion a year to…
Medicare Trustees Release Annual Report
This week the Board of Trustees for Medicare released their annual report…
Health Care: Less Blame and More Engagement
[This is a follow-up post to Social Media: 3 Notable Quotes in…