Chronic Fatigue Finally Gets Respect
July 18, 2007
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.
Sphere: Related ContentHead of CDC Agrees: Change Needed in U.S. Medical Education
July 16, 2007
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 that the United States needs to begin health care reform with a change in medical school education. Medical schools should teach disease prevention and offer cooperative training of doctors, nurses, veterinarians, pharmacists and dentists.
Sphere: Related ContentProduct, Not Delivery, Is the Greater Issue
July 11, 2007
Despite continuing discussions about delivery of health care in the United States, many people with chronic illnesses can attest to the fact that the system does not adequately meet their needs. Some people have opted out of the system altogether. Although that strategy sometimes can be dangerous, I understand the frustration of those who pursue it.
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