Do Pharma’s Claims On Drug Prices Pass The Smell Test? We Found 5 Stinkers.
The pharmaceutical industry fears major legislation that would curb prices and shrink profits, and has launched campaigns against it—but how honest are their claims?
Feds Pay $8M+ to Promote ‘Diversity’ in STEM
The National Science Foundation recently issued 27 new grants totaling more than $8 million to promote “diversity and inclusion” in STEM fields.
6 Bits of Inspiration from Ascend 2017
Here are a few key takeaways from this year’s Ascend conference, which therapy professionals can put into action whether or not they attended this past weekend.
Happy National Physical Therapy Month!
October is the time to recognize the impact PTs and PTAs have on their patients’ lives and in their communities.
5 Takeaways From Congress’ Failure To Extend Funding For Children’s Coverage
Congress finally seems ready to take action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program after funding lapsed Sept. 30.
Happy National Health IT Week!
October 2nd through 6th marks National Health IT Week and shines a spotlight on the value of health IT.
The Nurse’s Role and Female Genital Mutilation
By Misbah Shah
Ethical issues involve gender inequality, unbalanced resource distribution, and danger to vulnerable populations. Although it is important to embrace other cultures, different beliefs can lead to ethical dilemmas. Global health enc…
For Nurses, “Just” Is A Four-Letter Word
Words are powerful, and the words we use to describe ourselves, such as “I’m JUST a nurse,” can have far-reaching effects — for others, and within our own psyches.
The Necessity of Continuing the Advancement of Clinical Trials
Despite vast patient benefits, clinical trials have struggled to recruit their target number of participants, with many recent studies failing to reach 33 percent of their original recruitment goal.
Dave’s Blog: It’s Time For PA Practice In Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is the last place that is part of the USA that does not allow PA practice. Why?