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Public Health Future : Survey of Medical Schools Is Critical of Perks
Most medical schools in the United States fail to police adequately the money, gifts and free drug samples that pharmaceutical companies routinely shower on doctors and trainees, according to a ranking by the American Medical Student Association.
Only 7 of the 150 medical schools included in the rankings received a grade of A while 14 were […]
Obesity battle among US children may have peaked
The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled off after a 25-year increase, according to new figures that offer a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dismal battle.
“That is a first encouraging finding in what has been unremittingly bad news,” said Dr. David Ludwig, director of an obesity clinic […]
In Central Europe, Better Health Care Comes With a Cost
In the Czech Republic, you can now see a doctor for about $1.85. A day in the hospital can verge on $4. This is not cause for celebration.
For Czechs, who visit their doctors more often than anyone else in Europe, it has led to great outrage. In fact, the idea of charging anything at all […]
Health care fees trouble Eastern Europe
In the Czech Republic, a patient can now see a doctor for about $1.85. This is not cause for celebration.
For Czechs, who visit their doctors more often than anyone in Europe, it has led to outrage. In fact, the idea of charging anything at all for health care can generate significant controversy, not to […]
Childhood Obesity ‘levelling Off’ In France
France may be the first country in the EU to see signs of a levelling off in the national prevalence of childhood obesity, according to the results of two new surveys.
Although the studies show the prevalence of overweight was holding steady, the problem remained worse among the poorest children, where researchers found obesity rates were […]
Twenty-five women honored for on-the-job success
Twenty-five women who have been nominated by their employers will be honored Thursday when Tribute to Women In Industry celebrates its 24th anniversary at the annual banquet at the Holiday Inn.
TWIN honorees are women who have made significant contributions and achieved responsible positions in managerial, executive or professional roles in industry, social services, education and […]
China orders nationwide fight against child virus
China ordered authorities on Saturday to tackle hand, foot and mouth disease aggressively ahead of the Beijing Olympics after a rapidly spreading outbreak killed at least 23 children and infected nearly 4,000.
“Our doctors will leave hospitals to find potential patients rather than sitting in the hospitals to wait for them,” deputy health minister Liu Qian […]
China orders nationwide fight against child virus
China ordered authorities on Saturday to tackle hand, foot and mouth disease aggressively ahead of the Beijing Olympics after a rapidly spreading outbreak killed at least 23 children and infected nearly 4,000.
“Our doctors will leave hospitals to find potential patients rather than sitting in the hospitals to wait for them,” deputy health minister Liu Qian […]