By EmilyM Today is Friday the 13th. This statement alone may illicit many different reactions. Some may be thinking, “Yeah! The weekend is here,” while others worry “what unlucky thing will happen to me today?” It all comes down to superstition and while some beliefs stand out as being extremely superstitious, other small ritualistic behaviors … Continue reading Friday the 13th: Black Cats, Broken Mirrors…The Psychology of Superstition→
Most studies reveal a definite link to general well-being, and possibly a placebo effect related to healing, but now we have clinical evidence of an actual physiological response to laughter.
By Jennifer Smith This month, school is back in full-swing, officially marking the closing days of summer. As teachers head back to the classroom, many male employees of the Milwaukee Public School district are more unhappy than the children missing their vacation freedom. According to the Associated Press, in June, 482 employees were laid off … Continue reading Teacher’s Union Fights for Viagra Prescription Coverage→
Imagine a common medical situation: An older patient, with chronic health issues, needs to be monitored by one or more medical devices regularly. Then a healthcare provider must review the data frequently to monitor the patient’s condition. In the past, this situation mandated that the patient be in a hospital setting, connected to bulky devices, with healthcare personnel nearby. This scenario is very expensive, and is stressful and depressing for the patient, which complicates their treatment and/or recovery.
Whether it was planned this way from the beginning, or it is a massive case of unintended consequences, the pieces are all falling into place to create a single-payer system.
The conservative media are fired up over Berwick’s past comments about redistribution of wealth, and healthcare rationing. Other sources are quick to defend his statements and record. With an attempt to find some material on both sides, here is a brief roundup of some interesting points:
by jasonP An interesting article claims that the Healthcare Reform will create more crowding in Emergency Rooms. While the reforms are meant to get more people on insurance, and give more people access to normal healthcare from primary care physicians, the changes will also put 16 million new patients on Medicaid. The article claims that … Continue reading Expect More Traffic at the ER, But It May Not Be a Bad Thing→
