AMSA Develops CAM Curriculum for U.S. Medical Schools
August 29, 2007
By Jacqueline L. Jones
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Foundation has just ended a pilot study designed to develop a curriculum for including complementary/ alternative medicine (CAM) training in MD and DO programs nationwide. Read more
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August 28, 2007
Once again scandal has rocked the nation’s capitol. According to the New York Times, Senator Larry E. Craig, Republican of Idaho, was arrested in June by an undercover police officer in a men’s bathroom at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in the case three weeks ago.
Sphere: Related ContentAngry No More
August 26, 2007
I’ve spent the better part of the last past 15 years in a rage. The cause: trying to get help for a chronic illness in a medical system that is geared toward acute illness and trauma. My struggles have taught me to believe that “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
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August 20, 2007
One of my readers respectfully disagrees with my last post. Martygrn believes universal health care cannot work in this country.
Sphere: Related ContentEconomics 101
August 19, 2007
I’ve never been accused of being a whiz at economics, but indiscriminate outsourcing and corporate greed seem to be destroying American businesses and the American dream. The following are just a few examples that support my theory. Read more
Sphere: Related ContentToo Much Information
August 12, 2007
Am I getting old or do today’s commercials share a little too much information? I’ve been embarrassed since advertisers started airing commercials about feminine hygiene products about 30 years ago.
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August 9, 2007
On Friday, Aug. 3, Bill Moyers Journal featured an interview with Barbara Ehrenreich, an independent journalist who holds a Ph.D. in cell biology. In researching her bestselling book Nickel and Dimed, Ehrenreich worked a series of jobs at $7 an hour to get a glimpse into how workers on minimum wage survive. She fell behind on her rent the first month.
Sphere: Related ContentDon’t Let Hype Turn You Against Nutritional Supplements
August 7, 2007
As a pleased consumer of nutritional supplements, I share the concern of skeptics who scoff at “wonder cures.” They give legitimate manufacturers and knowledgeable practitioners a bad name. Nutritional supplements don’t cure anything. The best only help the body heal itself; even then, they have limited success if other, undiagnosed conditions exist or if the primary illness is too advanced.
Sphere: Related ContentAnother MEME Tag
August 6, 2007
I’ve been tagged by Tammy over at Dx: Unknown for another little meme full of useless information about myself! I know you’re dying to know more about me, so let’s get started!
Sphere: Related ContentSave Money, Time in Search for Good Health Care (Part Three)
August 2, 2007
By Jacqueline L. Jones
The doctor is baffled by your symptoms. Or the doctor has a diagnosis, but isn’t aware of any treatments for your illness. Your doctor sends you to a colleague, who also doesn’t have any answers. Read more
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