The majority of doctors said they are short on medical supplies and COVID-19 tests, according to a new survey. Seventy-three percent of U.S. physicians reported not being able to test patients quickly and easily for coronavirus, while at least half say they have treated at least one patient with possible COVID-19 symptoms. Seventy-seven percent did… Read More »
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian health authorities said on Saturday they had closed a clinic and were contacting around 70 patients of a doctor who has been diagnosed with coronavirus after recently returning from the United States. The Melbourne-based general practioner returned to Australia on Feb. 29. He became unwell with a runny nose on an… Read More »
New York is among the first states in the country to waive some fees and expenses for people who undergo testing for the coronavirus, as public health officials are increasingly worried that medical bills will discourage the poor and uninsured from getting medical care. The federal government is also considering paying for care for those… Read More »
You and your doctor should make all medical decisions. If you are asking yourself the question, “should I get a flu test,” then chances are it would not hurt to see your doctor and have them determine if you need one. It is important to test for the flu within the first 48 hours of… Read More »
FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2019 — Fighting cancer can be a long, hard battle, not to mention expensive. Now, new research shows that a quarter of oncologists don’t discuss the cost of expensive tests with their patients. Genomic tests on cancer cells can help determine which types of treatment might work, and which ones might not.… Read More »
A few months ago, Lisa Diller saw a family for a consultation in her cancer clinic. Their story is one of tragedy, and of hope. The mother had an eye removed out of medical necessity at the age of 2, but knew little about the details of her condition. Years later, her 2-year-old son developed… Read More »