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Three Tucson University Medical Center Employees Fired For Misconduct
Posted on January 23, 2011 | No CommentsFollowing the high profile Arizona shooting, three Tucson University Medical Center employees were accused of accessing the medical records of the victims. Because Rep. Gabrielle Gifford was critically injured in the shooting, some have concluded that the employees were attempting to find information that could... -
Late Michael Jackson Doctor Keeps Medical License
Posted on June 15, 2010 | No CommentsFollowing the death of pop star Michael Jackson, many outraged members of the medical profession called for the revocation of Dr. Conrad Murray’s medical license. Initial toxicology reports indicated that Jackson died of an apparent drug overdose. Some of these prescription drugs were administered intravenously... -
Suleman Fertility Doctor Under Investigation
Posted on February 10, 2010 | No CommentsWhen Nadya Suleman announced to the world that she had given birth to octoplets, the medical world immediately responded. In extreme cases, some infertile women will have up to six embryos implanted in their uteri in the hopes that a few of them will survive.... -
Study Linking Autism And Vaccinations Debunked
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsAlthough autism has been on the rise, the popular study that showed a link between childhood vaccinations and the onset of autism has been disproved. Celebrities, the parents of autistic children and even political leaders had long supported Dr. Andrew Wakefield’s medical claims, which caused... -
US Military Stops Haiti Medical Evacuations
Posted on January 30, 2010 | No CommentsFollowing the earthquake in Haiti, thousands of US medical professionals flew down to the island nation in an effort to save victims. Makeshift triage centers were set up all around Port Au Prince, but victims with critical injuries needed more urgent medical care. As patients... -
Medical Technology Poses A Risk To Patients
Posted on August 27, 2009 | No CommentsRegularly, doctors will send their patients to outpatient facilities and hospitals in order to have more in-depth testing preformed. Usually, this occurs when primary physicians are unable to diagnose diseases or want more conclusive evidence in order to make appropriate diagnoses. According to a new... -
Obesity Taking A Toll On Health Care System
Posted on July 27, 2009 | No CommentsAccording to medical reports, obesity levels have more than doubled in the last 10 years. In the US, approximately 35% of all citizens are overweight. Many health care professionals believe that obesity levels have increased because Americans have inactive lifestyles. In addition, the popularity of...