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Study Says Many Doctors Pessimistic About Future of Medicine – Will Retire or Change Professions

John McKay — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:15:07 +0000

The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions recently released results of a nationwide survey of over 600 doctors. While most were happy practicing medicine, many had little optimism for the future.

Some 62 percent of doctors felt many of their colleagues would retire earlier than planned -- especially in the next one-to-three years

Grant County Man Busted for Pretending to Be Cosmetic Doctor!

John McKay — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:44 +0000

The Washington State Department of Health has slapped down some big fines on a Quincy man for pretending to practice medicine like, well, Quincy!

Is Your Coffee Fix Getting in the Way of Medication? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:00:31 +0000

The average American adult drinks about three cups of coffee a day, and while many can’t imagine a morning without it, people taking certain drugs may want to think twice.

Studies show that more than a dozen medications — antidepressants, estrogen, and thyroid and osteoporosis drugs, for example — can be affected by coffee, which can block absorption or enhance the effects of the drugs.