Tag Archives: Medical

Medical crowdfunding steers millions in donations to dangerous snake oil

October 24, 2018 Posted By Categories Kevin Lomangino is the managing editor of HealthNewsReview.org. He tweets as @KLomangino. We’ve written extensively about the dark side of medical crowdfunding — how donations meant to help desperate patients may perversely promote useless and dangerous interventions. We’ve also looked at the news industry’s complicity with these misguided campaigns… Read More: Medical crowdfunding steers millions in donations to dangerous snake oil »

4 Ways Medical Reimbursement Methods May Change in 2019

by Jacob Michael MD 4 Ways Medical Reimbursement Methods May Change in 2019 The government has made it a top priority to reduce the regulatory requirements on physicians as we speak. In 2019, it may lead to a change in the manner of reimbursements. It is better to stay abreast with any proposed changes beforehand… Read More: 4 Ways Medical Reimbursement Methods May Change in 2019 »

Osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures: Advocacy groups and medical device maker spin misleading message

In case you ever wondered, October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. In preparation, two advocacy groups — the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the National Bone Health Alliance — have joined forces with Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device maker, to raise awareness about what they consider to be an “under-diagnosed” problem: vertebral compression fractures (VCF) from… Read More: Osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures: Advocacy groups and medical device… »

Medical Tourism in India for Muscular Dystrophy Treatment

Muscular dystrophy is a global disease affecting every race and color, but is most commonly diagnosed in male children. There are several types of MD, the most popular for children being Becker and Duchenne, each of which can be very detrimental to one’s mobility in everyday life. Usually those with MD will eventually be confined… Read More: Medical Tourism in India for Muscular Dystrophy Treatment »