Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigSep 29, 2016
Half of U.S. physicians are “disengaged, burned out, and demoralized and plan to either retire, cut back on work hours, or seek non-clinical roles,” according to a new survey.Half of physicians nationwide are “disengaged, burned out, and demoralized and plan to either retire, cut back on work hours, or seek non-clinical roles,” according to a new survey. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 27, 2016
Medical societies and paid drug industry researchers have loaded society up with new definitions of alleged ill health from which drug companies can profit when millions of otherwise well people are labeled as ailing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 25, 2016
Wall Street’s drive for profits is diminishing the benefits to society of new life-enhancing medications for which companies can charge patients hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigDec 6, 2015
A recent study showed that the highest rates of burnout in the medical profession were found among front-line physicians: family doctors, internal specialists, neurologists and -- in particular -- emergency MDs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 4, 2015
The first large analysis of takotsubo, or “broken-heart syndrome,” shows that the condition can be just as deadly as other cardiovascular diseases -- and that most victims are female. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigSep 13, 2014
Though Humulin has been on the market for many years for a relatively cheap price, a single monthlong dose of the insulin variety manufactured by Eli Lilly costs $1,200 today -- more than five times the amount in 2007. Why? Because the company can charge that much, Eli Lilly's insulin marketing director said. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigMar 20, 2014
Years of research are bringing those who suffer from food allergies closer to therapies that can reduce or eliminate their need to avoid particular foods altogether. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigAug 1, 2013
Despite killing at least as many women as men, coronary heart disease continues to be overlooked in women, a review has found. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJul 22, 2013
Tracking your search information is not just the business of the NSA and major technology companies. Medical information websites collect search queries and leak information to third parties too. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigMar 10, 2013
The medical news service has a reputation for getting facts about American health care right, but its newest contributor, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, does not. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigFeb 15, 2013
Metapneumovirus is putting as many American children under the age of 5 in the hospital as influenza, researchers have found. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJan 19, 2013
A minority of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) -- conditions that are generally considered lifelong -- may carry the diagnosis only temporarily, researchers say. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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