A few weeks ago we were told that CT scans and mammograms can increase the risk of cancer. Since the rush to deploy the new total body scanners in our airports has been a topic of hot debate. There has been a burning question that has not been answered that needs to be. If CT
After reading Bob Herbert’s column on how the Senate’s version of the healthcare reform bill is nothing but a tax hike that will adversely affect the middle class, It struck me how really awful this bill is for patients.
Since the passage of the Senate’s healthcare reform bill, those in favor of the bill have emphasized the fact that it will expand insurance coverage to approximately 30 million new people who currently are uninsured, stop insurance companies from dropping insurance to those who get sick, and prohibit caps on coverage in cases of catastrophic
In a recent article published in The Atlantic Jonathan Gruber, an economist from MIT was enthused over the Senate’s healthcare bill because of its kitchen sink approach to the problem of rising healthcare costs. “I can't think of a thing to try that they didn't try. They really make the best effort anyone has ever
Despite promise by supporters of the House healthcare reform bill (HR 3962) it fails to accomplish several important goals: 1. No universal health care coverage 18 million people will not be covered. 2. Choice will be limited If you don’t like your private insurance, you will NOT be able to leave it to go to
The health care reform bill (HR 3962) that just passed the House of Representatives is bad on so many levels it is difficult explain. As it stands, it will destroy both the doctor patient relationship and change the practice of medicine as we know it. We have one of the finest health care systems in
There has been a lot of confusion about what ingredients are in the H1N1 Vaccine. In order to distill the information to make it easier for you to make an informed choice, here is a brief synopsis of the information provided by the manufacturers in their package inserts. There are 4 manufactures who have been
In this episode of Medicine on Call, Dr. Elaina George speaks with Dr Maiysha Clairborne of Mind, Body, Spirit, Wellness. we spoke about natural approaches to prevent and treat swine flu. Overall natural remedies to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Click here to listen!
In this episode of “Medicine on Call,” Dr. Elaina George engages in a lively medical conversation about the Swine flu. Click here to listen!
With the H1N1 swine flu virus vaccine becoming available this month, there is a big push to vaccinate as many people as possible. However, whether or not you decide to take the vaccine, there are important questions you should ask your doctor or other health practitioner to make sure it is the right choice for