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End-of-Life Bill Sparks Anger, Accusations

Political powerhouse Texas Right to Life is working overtime to try to defeat a compromise measure aimed at improving state laws governing “end of life” medical decisions. But with time running out to get Senate Bill 303 passed, the fight over the legislation has shifted from political to personal.

Doctors report big pharma payouts for drug endorsements

The makers of popular drugs like Advair, Cymbalta, Viagra and Zoloft have physicians, psychiatrists, and medical school faculty members across California on their payrolls. Does this influence prescribing patterns?

Self surgery clinics to open

The medical equivalents of U-Haul, Home Depot and rental rug shampooers, self service operating rooms have been the subject of debate and excitement.

Unmentionables at Health 2.0: Is Your Bank Balance Making You Sick?

What are the "unmentionables" in healthcare and technology? A public health doctor weighs in from this week's Health 2.0 conference.

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study -- the largest public health study you never heard of

"Adverse childhood experience" has become a buzzword in social services, public health, education, pediatrics and even business. Do you know your own ACE score?

Medical Board Files More Charges Against Conrad Murray in Michael Jackson Death

With Justin Bieber ticketed for dodging paparazzi and Katie Holmes awarded primary custody, the gossip press can be forgiven for missing the latest in the case of the doctor who overdosed Michael Jackson.

Passport Medicine: Five Tips from The Bakersfield Californian’s Foreign Doctor Series

The Bakersfield Californian recently took on one of the most ambitious health care quality projects I have seen attempted by an outlet outside of the really big markets. One reporter, Kellie Schmitt, wanted to answer two questions: whether most of the doctors in Kern County were from another country and whether that mattered.

Camden GPS works to cut health care costs by helping violence victims

Violence-prevention program, Camden GPS Program, helps the city's assault victims.

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