According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly 25 million Americans (about 1 in 3 people) suffer from an undiagnosed condition. So many patients get referred from doctor to doctor without actually getting the diagnosis that they deserve. When you are not able to get the help that you need, the options may feel very limited. […]
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It’s no secret that the American healthcare system is a flawed and expensive institution. In 2014, following the passage of the Affordable Care Act, 33 million people remained uninsured (Smith and Medalia, 2015). That same year, the United States spent a total of 3 trillion dollars on healthcare and two years later, the state of […]
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More than 30 years after being an identifiable and reportable illness, Lyme disease continues to be a hotly debated issue inside and outside of the medical community. There is a wide spectrum of opinions when it comes to how the disease manifests itself and how frequently the medical community believes the disease should be diagnosed. […]
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America is in the midst of an epidemic, and it’s killing the country. The epidemic is called overspending on healthcare.
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How the frustrating experience of dealing with an undiagnosed chronic condition led this writer to understanding the motivation behind the anti-vax movement.
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If you are looking for a job in healthcare, you may be surprised what the top job in America is right now.
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Although America is often lauded for its healthcare services, many patients have been falling through the cracks. This infographic tells their story.
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1. Crowdsourcing can help solve even the most difficult medical cases. Not even the famous (and fictional) Dr. House M.D. can know everything about every one of the more than 13,000 known medical conditions, diseases and disorders. At the same time, public web forums can turn even the most rational person into a total hypochondriac. […]
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Doctor-to-be Neil Dubey ponders healthcare innovation, internet-empowered patients, and what it all means for the future of medicine. As long as the Internet exists, patients will utilize it. Doctors have a unique opportunity to embrace and help shape the future of health, while engaging with patients who now have access to a world of open […]
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