Category: The Force for Health® Network
Podcast: Building a Community of Survivors with Avanzando Caminos and Debbie’s Dream Foundation
Now comprising 20% of the US population, Latinos are among the fastest-growing populations in the country. They are also afflicted with some of the highest rates…
After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.
For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of radiation, biopsies, and hospitalizations that left him weak and depleted. “It’s good to be…
US Cancer Registries, Constrained by Trump Policies, To Recognize Only ‘Male’ or ‘Female’ Patients
The top authorities of U.S. cancer statistics will soon have to classify the sex of patients strictly as male, female, or unknown, a change scientists…
Powered by AI, VA is improving Veteran care experience
AI voice tool quietly takes notes so providers can focus on you At some VA medical centers, Veterans may notice something new during their appointments:…
“This Doctor was Duped”
After 40 years of medicine, including prescribing and then reading labels on medicines, I still got duped by a melatonin bottle. It was my wife…
4 Lessons to Consider for Addressing Childhood Obesity
While childhood obesity remains a problem in the US, much progress has been made to address the epidemic over the past 20 years. The Robert…
Waning Immunity and Falling Vaccination Rates Fuel Pertussis Outbreaks
Rates of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are surging in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, and other states and localities across the country. The outbreaks…
Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare.
Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors people trust often make even…
FDALabel: Full-Text Search of Drug Product Labeling
FDALabel Database is a web-based application that allows users to perform customizable searches of a database containing over 150,000 labeling documents for FDA-approved drug products,…