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reportFeb 28, 2008

Doctor-patient Email

A new journal article on doctor-patient email reveals (to me, for the first time) that the very first phone call was actually a call for emergency medical assistance. Alexander Graham Bell had just spilled battery acid on himself, hence his hurrie…
reportFeb 20, 2008

Friends, Family & Post-surgical Outcomes

Surgical patients with a strong network of friends & family reported better scores for anxiety, depression, inner peace, relaxation, pain intensity and pain unpleasantness.
reportFeb 11, 2008

Health Information-Seeking on a Typical Day

A new study from MD Anderson Cancer Center cites our health data.
reportJan 14, 2008

E-health Reality Check

Eight in ten respondents who recently needed health information said they turned to a professional for advice.
reportDec 30, 2007

Information Searches That Solve Problems

There are several major findings in this report. One is this: For help with a variety of common problems, more people turn to the internet than consult experts or family members to provide information and resources.
reportDec 18, 2007

Science in America: Religious Belief and Public Attitudes

The combination of widespread religious commitment and leadership in science and technology greatly enlarges the potential for conflict between faith and science in the U.S.
reportDec 18, 2007

Science in America: Religious Belief and Public Attitudes

The United States is the most religious of the advanced industrial democracies. At the same time, American scientists are recognized to be leaders in many areas of scientific research and application. This combination of widespread religious commitment and leadership in science and technology greatly enlarges the potential for conflict between faith and science in the […]
reportDec 13, 2007

A Global Look At Public Perceptions of Health Problems, Priorities, and Donors:

This survey, a unique new partnership between the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global Attitudes Project, examines how people around the world perceive and prioritize health in their countries and gauge the efforts of donor nations.
reportDec 12, 2007

Could broadband help the environment?

With environmentally friendly solutions a hot topic, switching to broadband could be one of the easiest ways for you to reduce emissions, according to a new report.
reportNov 21, 2007

Boot Camp for Internet Addicts?

While South Korea has launched a boot camp for internet addicts, don’t expect any in the U.S. too soon.