A study has concluded that HIV self-testing is safe, increases testing uptake and increases the yield of HIV positive results among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people. Among female sex workers, results are more mixed. While HIV self-testing improves testing uptake, it does not increase the yield of positive results and… Read More »
By KEN TERRY (This is the fourth in a series of excerpts from Terry’s new book, Physician-Led Healthcare Reform: a New Approach to Medicare for All, published by the American Association for Physician Leadership.) Many other countries’ healthcare systems outperform ours for one simple reason: They place a much greater emphasis on primary care, which… Read More »
Enlarge this image Dr. Dinora Chinchilla is finally taking a month off after working seven consecutive months. Courtesy of Nicole Cataldi hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Nicole Cataldi After five months working shifts at an emergency department in Oakland, Douglas Frey says he’s mentally and physically spent. Most days the tall, athletic-looking 47-year-old nurse… Read More »
August 12, 2020 By Mary Beth Versaci The American Dental Association released a statement Aug. 12 stating it “respectfully yet strongly disagrees” with the World Health Organization’s interim guidance recommending that “routine” dental care be delayed in certain situations because of COVID-19. “Oral health is integral to overall health. Dentistry is essential health care,” ADA… Read More »