Medical liability in the United States problematic for both doctors and patients, and fixing it will require a multi-level approach, according to a recent claim by the American College of Physicians. The current approach “just doesn’t work, it’s unfair to patients…and it spends an enormous amount of money to compensate a small minority of injured patients,” […]
Could Blood Tests Solve Concussion Questions?
An analysis of Swedish hockey players discovered that measuring tau protein levels in a person’s bloodstream could help diagnose concussions and accurately predict the persistence of symptoms, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. For their study, researchers took blood samples from 288 Swedish hockey players after a friendly hockey game. They also took […]
Are Doctor Work-Hour Restrictions Putting Patients at Risk?
Last year we wrote a blog post on the benefits and drawbacks of work-hour restrictions for surgeons. Although the restrictions helped lessen doctor burnout and led to a higher quality of life for residents, some believed it left doctors less prepared to deal with the rigors of daily medical life. New research published by Reuters […]
Training For Your First Marathon – 5 Helpful Tips
Whether it was a New Year’s Resolution or just an item on your Bucket List, many people have decided that this will be the year they run their first marathon. The prospect of running 26.2 miles can seem daunting, especially at first, but if you train right you’ll be able to cross the finish line […]
Diet Soda May Be Linked To Heart Issues In Older Women
The idea of a zero calorie soft drink may be appealing to some women, but a new study says those sodas could be detrimental to heart health. According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session, diet soda increases a person’s likelihood of suffering a cardiovascular issue by 30 […]
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