Tag: patients
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
A man who was treated by a fake dentist shared his unsettling experience, describing it as "strange and…
Not all heart attack patients receive the same type of care, researchers find
The study led by Charleen Hsuan, an associate professor of health policy and administration at Penn State, sheds…
RFK Jr., McMahon Say School Mental Health Screenings Turn Students Into Patients
School-based mental health screenings are a growing strategy that many educators and school psychologists believe are crucial in…
How social factors influence patients’ fitness before surgery
A recent study led by Lancaster University has highlighted how social and environmental factors can impact a patient's…
This Startup Aims To Grow New Mini-Organs In Patients
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we delve into some exciting developments in the world of science…
Drugmakers Are Embracing Direct-To-Consumer Sales. That’s Fantastic News For Patients.
The shift towards direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales by several major pharmaceutical companies has the potential to disrupt the traditional…
Many Medicare Cancer Patients Now Have Much Lower Out-Of-Pocket Costs
President Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act Into Law Former President Joe Biden signed The Inflation Reduction Act in…
Patients have reservations about physicians who use artificial intelligence, according to study
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of medicine, with its potential to improve healthcare outcomes and streamline…
Doctors Think AI Shows Promise—But Worry It Will Mislead Patients
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, professionals have long grappled with the phenomenon of patients turning to Google…
AI Could Help Save Patients from Extreme Heat
Extreme heat can have devastating effects on vulnerable populations, especially those with underlying health conditions. In an effort…
Sicko NYC doctor admits he filmed himself groping sedated patients, raping drugged women he met on dating sites
A horrifying case of sexual abuse and rape committed by a Queens doctor has come to light, as…
My Kidney Cancer Taught Me That Patients Aren’t Consumers
Kidney cancer is a serious diagnosis that can bring about concerns for both health and financial implications. As…