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Top Ten Medical News from across the Globe Medical News aggregated from across the globe – news to inform, news to educate, news to warn, news to help you know about various health issues across the globe. Below are 10 of the most prominent and Latest Medical News collected by Medical Island: 1. Fox News – Rape[...]
A publicly funded health care system has long been considered the backbone in providing for the health care needs of any given community. That is even more true with the installment of new healthcare laws and the Affordable Care Act. However, this scenario has changed with the entry of private health care businesses that cater to[...]
The Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, has polarized the country and will change the U.S. health care system. Seniors citizens have been especially worried about the new legislation’s potential impact on Medicare and their health care costs. This infographic addresses the impact that the Obamacare legislation will have on senior citizens and Medicare, and[...]
Medical Science is developing at an astronomical rate and so is medical news. It is absolutely essential to find the right news at the right time to make sense. We at Medical Island have endeavoured to find the best medical news from across the globe. Read on to find the most inspiring and latest medical[...]
To look at the future of healthcare, it is necessary to look back to its past as well. Exploring the industry’s past can better explain spending and wellness initiatives heading forward. The numbers may come as a surprise. Since 1950, healthcare costs in the United States have increased a whopping 274 times. The number of[...]
Vision loss and dysfunction affects almost 300 million people worldwide. Oddly enough, many people live with vision problems and either cannot or will not correct them. But ignoring vision and eye health is a big mistake that could cost many their eyesight. In fact, one such condition, myopia, will eventually cause blindness if it worsens[...]
No! Not without help. Read on to find out why. According to a study published by the American Journal of Public Health in 2009, the lack of health insurance is associated with approximately 45,000 excess preventable deaths per year in the United States. This shocking data underlines the importance of health insurance for every individual[...]
When deciding whether or not to take any type of prescription drug you must always weigh the benefits against the potential dangers and risks. And even when you think you know the potential risks, do you really? Introducing Pradaxa When it comes to direct thrombin inhibitors such as the drug Pradaxa the risks are now[...]
Cryolipolysis, more commonly known as ‘CoolSculpting’, is the latest buzz in non-surgical fat removal. Using the latest patented technology, CoolSculpting targets areas of fat that diet and exercise can’t budge. We look in more detail at what CoolSculpting is, how it works and how you might benefit from it. What is CoolSculpting? Designed to get[...]
Young people should worry about stroke because it’s starting to kill more of them. Recent studies showed that there is an increase in the rate of strokes in younger people—those aged 55 and below. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more people in their 30s and 40s suffer from stroke. The Journal[...]
Advancements in biotechnology have been driving medical progress. The field has helped to relive human suffering from various diseases. There are different domains of biotechnology with application in industry, environment, healthcare, nutrition and biodiversity. Revolutionizing the Status Quo Biotech is revitalizing the status quo of healthcare by providing better and effective alternatives in the form[...]