Earlier this month, high school students across the country made their final decisions about where to go to college. For the ones who plan to become doctors—as many as a third of the incoming class at my own university—the landscape this fall will look different in more ways than one: The class of 2016 will… [Continue Reading]
Pressure sores, also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers are one of the leading causes of diminished quality life in patients, as well as a contributor to death if left untreated. Depending on the stage of the ulcer (Stage 1,2,3, or 4) , it can sometimes require surgery or months of healing. There are… [Continue Reading]
Many people get confused when they think of Medicare and Medicaid. They think that they are the same since they sound so alike. This is far from the truth. Let us start off with what are the similarities between both programs. First off, they are both programs designed to cope with healthcare costs. They are also tax-payer funded… [Continue Reading]
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