Entries from August 2009

August 25, 2009

It takes two (or more)…

They have multidisciplinary care down to a science; like a fine tuned 1966 MG B V8 Roadster, or a well orchestrated Tchaikovsky symphony piece. Two young surgeons willing to push past traditional surgical techniques to zero in on innovation through minimally invasive approaches.

August 25, 2009

How does health care in Canada & U.K. compare to U.S.?

Tom wrote this …
People on both sides of the current health care reform debate in the U.S. point to both Canada and the U.K. as examples to buttress their arguments.
To advocates of the proposed public option, the universal health care coverage provided in both countries is held up as a shining beacon of goodness that, [...]

August 17, 2009

Reforming reform rhetoric

Clinton wrote this …
The soundbite of the week was provided yesterday by UNC’s Jonathan Oberlander on the show CBS Sunday Morning. When asked about the “death panel” proposed in legislation, Jon said:
“You have a greater chance of being struck by a Death Star from the Star Wars movies than you would of being killed by [...]

August 11, 2009

Breastfeeding could prevent breast cancer

Clinton wrote this …
There are many reasons whey women don’t breastfeed. According to the Raleigh News & Observer, most women in North Carolina don’t breastfeed because they don’t like it. That could mean a lot of things, like maybe they’re not getting enough support from health providers, family or employers.
But according to research by UNC’s [...]