Monthly Archives: January 2013

Warning Signs No. 2: Metal-on-Metal Hips,
Lung Cancer Death Rates, Ecigarette and Food Safety

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Laura Newman

It’s a new year and here’s another segment on warning signs. I am glad to see that this month, the hazards of metal-on-metal hips, covered in the first warning signs issue, are being examined. 40% Failure Rate of Johnson and … Continue reading →

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Lung Cancer Death Rates, Ecigarette and Food Safety

Cancer Care and Palliative Care in the US
And Canada: Some Unscientific Observations

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Laura Newman

  I spent a week in Toronto over the holidays, and as I told Customs, it was mostly “pleasure,” but I also never quite got away from thinking about healthcare. Last I left you, I told you about the saga … Continue reading →

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