There are certain standards followed before physicians are certified. They take written tests. They also have to practice doing an actual surgery several times and meet the required number of hours. The standards are the same, but it does not mean the person who is certified is already highly qualified to do the job. When… Read More »
Bread. Bagels. Cereal. If you’re starting the day with these carb-crammed foods, you’re not heeding the latest nutrition science. From aiding weight loss to increasing exercise endurance, recent studies have linked low-carb eating with a range of health benefits. If you’re skeptical about making your mornings low-carb, consider the five evidence-backed reasons on this list.… Read More »
Medtronic is marketing a mobile app for patients with pacemakers that communicates with patients’ smartphones and tablet devices. The MyCareLink Heart app securely sends device data to the Medtronic CareLink network, which can eliminate the need for remote monitoring hardware, according to the vendor, which manufactures biomedical engineering devices and technology. “The mobile app is… Read More »
There’s a battle going on between health systems for covered lives. There’s also an internal battle within organizations between keeping the status quo of what has traditionally worked coming up against new, very targeted approaches to gain consumer share. Whether hospitals have a powerhouse brand or a small marketing department, there are distinct advantages in… Read More »
The e-cigarette market is blowing up. Invented in 2003, today, there over 500 e-cig brands in the market and global sales topped 7 billion dollars in 2015. Amid this boom, there is an ongoing debate on the health ramifications of using e-cigs and what the list of the best electronic cigarette options is. While both… Read More »
So what are the symptoms of a common cold and the signs you do – or don’t – need antibiotics? Clue: you probably don’t. Here’s a doctor’s guide Around any Tube or office right now, the chances are there is someone coughing, sniffling, sneezing or complaining of a sore throat – or one at home… Read More »