January 4, 2022
Health economists have put a damper on asthma patients’ hopes for better disease management in 2022.
December 17, 2021
For the second year in a row, COVID-19 dominated health care headlines, but it wasn’t the only topic that sparked debate. Here’s a look back at five issues that shaped health policy in 2021.
December 16, 2021
The pandemic pushed the nation’s health care system to the brink. Hospitals even turned patients away during surges. It’s a terrible scenario. And it should be a wake-up call.
December 15, 2021
For many mental health patients, successfully managing their condition would be much simpler if they had uninterrupted access to the medication their provider prescribed for them.
December 14, 2021
For many patients, an organ transplant is a beacon of hope; a kidney or bone marrow transplant can be lifesaving. Sometimes, though, these very procedures introduce new, often deadly threats to their health.
December 9, 2021
More than four years after concerns were raised about certain hospital tubing devices, the Food and Drug Administration finally acknowledged their potential danger to infants.
December 7, 2021
Almost a decade after obesity was formally classified a disease, coverage policies still disregard the impact of the complex chronic disease. But that could soon change.
December 6, 2021
Every new COVID-19 variant reignites fears of untimely deaths. Yet heart disease continues to kill more people than the coronavirus every single year.
December 2, 2021
Imagine for a moment your bathroom sink. Water flows from the faucet and drips down around the base. Over time, you will see mineral deposits if the area is not properly cleaned. This is an apt analogy for gout.
December 1, 2021
More than 30 years after the first World AIDS Day, medications for prevention and treatment of HIV remain out of reach for many people.
