“Keep Up The Rates” Campaign Encourages Vaccination Amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our health and well-being beyond the damage caused by the virus. In nearly every community, elective surgeries have been postponed, and routine care has been delayed. Amid closed healthcare offices and clinics, compounded by fear of contracting COVID-19, routine vaccinations have declined significantly across all age groups, with demand plummeting […]
New Lung Cancer Research Offers Patients Hope
New research in the treatment of small cell lung cancer offers hope to patients. Until recently, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) was considered a forgotten cancer, but now there is a new type of chemotherapy treatment and promising research into targeted therapies that may shrink the tumors of a subset of small cell lung cancer […]
Cancer Center Finds Smokeless Tobacco May Help You Quit
A cancer center is taking a unique approach to getting cigarette smokers to quit by suggesting they use smokeless tobacco as an alternative. The James Graham Brown Cancer Center and the University of Louisville have aimed their “Switch and Quit” campaign –headed by Brad Rodu, professor of medicine at the University of Louisville — at […]
The Medical Leader’s Guide to Onboarding Newly Hired Physicians
The process of onboarding newly hired physicians is critical for the success of a healthcare organization. The onboarding process sets the tone for a physician’s experience within the organization and can have a significant impact on their long-term retention and engagement. Medical leaders play a vital role in ensuring a smooth onboarding process, and this […]
The High-Performance Medical Group
In the constantly evolving landscape of healthcare, medical groups are facing increasing pressure to deliver high-quality care while also maintaining financial viability. This has led to the rise of high-performance medical groups, which are characterized by their ability to consistently deliver high-quality care while also effectively managing costs. So, what exactly is a high-performance medical […]
New Guidelines Include Medications For Treatment of Alcohol Dependence
Well-established ways to overcome alcoholism include counseling, 12-step recovery programs and addiction treatment centers. But government statistics show that 75 percent of people receiving conventional treatment for alcohol dependence relapse to heavy drinking within the first year of beginning treatment. A division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has recently issued […]
New Drug May Give Hope to Cancer Patients
Biotech is the new buzzword for 2015, and these companies are making a big splash these days, offering potential investors a compelling array of options. Among those to watch is Propanc Health Group Corporation (PPCH). Propanc is a developmental-stage health care company that is currently focusing its efforts in the field of new treatments for […]