The Cost and Impact of Medical Tests
By Susan Chang My friend Teri was going to have knee replacement surgery. Her mobility, independence, and daily life had deteriorated significantly over the years; that’s what persistent physical pain
By Susan Chang My friend Teri was going to have knee replacement surgery. Her mobility, independence, and daily life had deteriorated significantly over the years; that’s what persistent physical pain
By Joseph Bergsten, MD When was the last time you used heroin? In the past have you injected heroin or any other drugs? Are you currently using drugs besides opiates like
By Philip Mohler I have a recurring nightmare. My wife and I are led to an elegant table in a five-star restaurant. The obsequious waiter bows slightly at the waist and
By Elisabeth Evans In 2011 I was on a golf course out of town when my wife called me from the hotel pool. Our 16 year old daughter took a
By Sophia Bernazzani Media outlets have documented the current heroin crisis extensively, and a recent examination by Nursing@Simmons details how this crisis is affecting the United States. Given the toll the
By Julie Potyraj The U.S. spends over 50 percent more on health care than most other developed countries spend. From 2000 to 2013, the United States spent the most per capita