The U.S. Senate is attempting to pass a bill that would provide health care for the nation’s poorest children. The House soon will address this matter. Once again, politicians on both sides are descending into partisan rhetoric over an issue that could mean life or death for some children. In case you saw my earlier [...]
Chronic Fatigue Finally Gets Respect
July 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Even though funding for research on chronic fatigue syndrome (C.F.S.) has not been a high priority, new findings released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tie the illness to genetic abnormalities. This announcement comes with the announcement of a $6 million awareness campaign.
Head of CDC Agrees: Change Needed in U.S. Medical Education
July 16, 2007 By 1 Comment
In my July 11 post, I suggested that the majority of physicians in this country are trained to treat acute but not chronic diseases nor to prevent them. On Saturday, July 14, Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters at a meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association [...]
