Milton Packer highlights the rediscovery of a 1,000-year-old cure for medical elitism
At one point, we used to be able to buy cigarettes while lying in our hospital beds. What other medical practices will fall by the wayside in 30 years?
Medical technology has revolutionized the treatment and care of patients while decreasing overall health system costs and creating jobs. Learn how in this ne...
A new meta-analysis of over 3,000 studies finds that almost 400 medical practices are currently being used despite being ineffective.
You’ve been hearing about “Functional Medicine” — perhaps you saw Dr. Mark Hyman on a PBS special or you’ve read Dr. David Perlmutter’s bestseller Grain Brain or maybe you’ve heard about it from a friend—but you’re not sure how to find a local Functional Medicine doctor or practitioner. If you haven’t yet heard of Functional …
If you want to fight racism, eliminate bias in your practice, and increase diversity in your organizations, these six tips can help.
Medical practitioners are highly trained and skilled individuals who are plugged into an incredibly regulated and researched domain of human existence.
Someone is going to tell you no. You can't do it. You're not good enough. You're not smart enough. I challenge you to take every one of those no's and embrace them.
Many patients and practitioners criticize the medical establishment for not doing enough about Lyme disease. Much remains unknown about the illness, and even mode of transmission has recently come into question.
Science News: Indian Medical Association calls the move to allow Ayurveda practitioners to perform surgical procedures a ‘khichadification’ of medical practice. A l
Many people think medical school is all about memorization and books. But some of the most valuable lessons I learned in my first year as a medical student came from a much different experience. No matter what stage you are at in your journey, there are always new facts, techniques and ...
A neurologist and a bioethicist discuss how to approach patients asking for 'unnecessary' tests and procedures.
Thinking of pursing a career as a medical assistant? You need to know the medical assistant interview questions to prep for. Here are the top 5 to know.
Some football coaches are known for their obsession with defense – for stopping the other team from scoring. But that only works as a part of a larger plan that involves their own team scoring. Don’t miss that point yourself. Many medical groups, both hospital based and office based, either operate without any overall business … Continue reading
A Medscape analysis found that several major medical centers have contracts with CBP or ICE to provide services they say will improve conditions for migrants at the border; opponents are outraged that these institutions are supporting a system they believe abuses detainees.
In their written responses, several readers invoked the Hippocratic Oath, from which the phrase “first do no harm” is derived.
Physicians need to organize to regain influence on the way their jobs are organized and executed.
Some recent advancements within our medical community.
Knowing what's in your medical record could help you get better care, avoid duplicate tests — maybe even save your life.
Do you love science and math? Do you dream of spending your days analyzing samples, performing tests and operating sophisticated diagnostic equipment in a state-of-the art laboratory? Would you like to be immersed in the dynamic health care field, contributing to high-quality patient care, helping prevent outbreaks of communicable disease in your community, and interfacing... Read More
Inside Edition teamed up with RxSaver by RetailMeNot and its medical expert, Dr. Holly Phillips, for tips on how to save on medical expenses during this time of year.