A Lancet Editorial (Nov 28, p 2117)1x1The Lancet. Respect, status, and fair pay—what junior doctors deserve. Lancet. 2015; 386: 2117 Summary | Full Text | Full Text PDFSee all References1 discussed the debatable ethics of doctors striking. Strike action is a right recognised by the UN, for without it employees have no choice but to accept the terms imposed by employers. However, strikes by … [Read more...]
The 25 best healthcare jobs in 2016
Written by Tamara Rosin (Twitter | Google+) | January 27, 2016 Employment in growth in the healthcare sector will increase much more rapidly than the average for all jobs by 2024, according to predictions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, many of the highest-paying jobs are among the best jobs in the healthcare industry, according to U.S. News & World Report. … [Read more...]
In Cancer Screening, Why Not Tell the Truth?
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something is dangerous. This is fear. This is cancer. The motivation to screen for cancer, therefore, is easy to understand. … [Read more...]
Study: 1.3 Million Overdiagnosed Breast Cancers in 30 Years
In the past 30 years, an estimated 1.3 million American women had breast cancers that were "overdiagnosed," which means their screening-detected tumors would never have led to clinical symptoms, according to a study published in the November 22 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. … [Read more...]
Jamaica: Zika virus preparedness in Jamaica gets multi-million-dollar injection
As neighbouring islands confirm cases of the Zika virus, the Jamaica government is taking no chances and has pumped J$200 million (US$1.6 million) into prevention and preparedness initiatives across the country. … [Read more...]