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The disaster at Hahnemann University Hospital
Though the news at first stayed local in Philadelphia and the northeast, it’s gaining traction nationwide. ZDoggMD is on it. Bernie Sanders held a rally. What happened? The venerable Hahnemann University Hospital, the main teaching hospital for Drexel …
The experiences in medicine shape your future
Hitting a roadblock in your life and career? Don’t get frustrated. Use the resources that are readily available to you. Not sure what they are? Think about it. You have had access to them all the time. The moment you decided to become a doctor, you bec…
Robotic Surgical Tool, Not Medical Evidence, Drives Free Hernia Screenings
Hospitals around the country are promoting free hernia screenings that tout their robotic surgery tools. But some experts warn such screenings could lead people to get potentially harmful operations that they don’t need.
After Raising $4.5 Million, 54gene Seeks To Lead Genetic Mapping Of African DNA, Launches Biobank
An interview with 54gene founder, Abasi Ene-Obong, on how his startup is seeking to lead genetic mapping of African DNA
Retirement Age And Beyond: Are We Overmedicated And Undertrained?
Take some inspiration from Ann Kahl, fitness guru and athlete at 87. When we’re at retirement age, we need to keep moving and make good lifestyle choices to avoid multiple medications and chronic diseases. It can be done.
Congress Warms To Paying For Social Determinants And Health Industry Cheers
Hospitals and health insurers cheered bipartisan Congressional legislation that would open the door to addressing social determinants of health by allocating tax dollars toward.
The benefits of passive over active investing for busy professionals
Each of us has limited time, resources, knowledge, and experience. As physicians, the majority of our time, along with our resources, has been devoted to our medical education and clinical practice. Real estate syndications can be an attractive investm…