My worry: overtesting, overtreatment, increased acute healthcare costs. But, it’s a work in progress, and I’m glad it’s here. There’s a Food and Drug Administration-cleared single lead ECG monitor (sorry, Apple Watch Series 4 only) and accompanying notification system for …
Welcome to the 21st century, when the political cycles are ongoing, and the first act of new lawmakers once the new session starts is — what else? — fundraising for reelection. Democrats start 2020 in a solid position, though they …
Apparently, POTUS wants it easier for hospitals that admit Medicare patients to make deals with physicians who see them there. The goal is to open pathways for doctors and hospitals to work together to improve care and save money. The …
The age old question over what to do about unused medications. There are infinite reasons for patients to be noncompliant with medication ingestion. There are probably many more opinions about what to do with the potential waste. To be clear, …
Mayo has received its largest singular endowment, and there’s no coincidence the organization is renaming its medical school in the name of its benefactor. The endowment gift by Jay Alix, announced Tuesday morning, is the largest in Mayo’s history. The …
Former GOP congressman from Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district and sore loser, Jason Lewis, apparently blames the late Sen. John McCain for causing his defeat to Congresswoman Elect Angie Craig in the midterms. Lewis singled out McCain’s vote against a bill …
It’s the 32nd single to debut at #1 on the BB Hot 100, and it belongs to Ariana Grande. Her eleventh Top 10 smash on the chart: “Thank U, Next” As noticed by chart-watcher Jake Rivera, “Next” is the fourth …
The Dems’ effort to gain another seat in the U.S. Senate could get a boost when runoff time comes around, as its candidate, Mike Espy, who is African-American, faces the challenge against an opponent who said the following, lauding someone, …
I love the Billboard charts. Love them! They are the mirror to my neverending cognitive development. I have subscribed to the publication for almost 30 years, and I continue to derive joy out of reading the physical copy — week …
The Sweetener chanteuse hands down has my pick for Album Of The Year at the Grammys this cycle. It’s her most personal and fulfilling work to date. She’s also Billboard magazine’s Woman Of The Year for 2018. “Ariana Grande is …
Yes, it does. This is the initial post in yet another iteration of the blog. I’ve claimed this domain for the past 15 years, and I have experimented the meaning of earnestness with its cultivation many times, only to delete …