Many people forced into labor or the sex trade seek medical help at some point, and health care workers are being trained to identify them and to offer assistance. Continue Reading Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human TraffickingRead More
As the nation grapples with a crisis of opioid addiction, a medical device called the Bridge is being touted as a way to help people through the symptoms of withdrawal. Does it work? Continue Reading Questions Raised About Study Of Device To Read More
Women outnumber men in obstetrics and gynecology residencies and medical practices in the U.S. Heads of training programs now wonder if they should go out of their way to recruit more men. Continue Reading Male OB-GYNs Are Rare, But Is That A Problem?Read More
Research scientists say they want to define Alzheimer's by the biological changes it causes in the brain, rather than by symptoms like memory loss. Continue Reading Scientists Push Plan To Change How Researchers Define Alzheimer’sRead More
A 51-year-old Washington man nearly died from septic shock, when a crushing injury led to overwhelming infection. After getting an experimental treatment, he's recovering well, but some doctors want more proof. Continue Reading Did An IV Cocktail Of Read More
The report released by Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill says the cozy relationship between pain advocacy groups and pharmaceutical companies may have played a key role in the opioid crisis. Continue Reading Drugmakers Read More
‘Dentistry For Good’ Tri-Cities dentist Bart Roach decided to set up a dental clinic in El Paredon after a brief visit to pass out toothbrushes. He saw how badly people… Continue Reading ‘Dentistry For Good’Read More
Lew Zirkle, a doctor in Richland, Washington, works with thousands of surgeons all over the world to treat injuries in poor or war-ravaged countries. He will receive the U.S. Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service—the highest honor the Defense department gives to a non-career civilian—by Secretary James Mattis later this month. Read More
Revenda Bebawi, a military dentist based in Stuttgart, Germany, helps comfort a nervous child during a free dental clinic in El Paredon, Guatemala. Dentists from around the world traveled… Continue Reading ‘Dentistry For Good’ In Guatemala, Read More