Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Smoking Wars: Menthol, Minors, and More Smoking Bans

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Laura Newman

In case you thought that the war against smoking was in our rear-view mirror, it’s not.  On Monday, I had a guest blog on Scientific American concerning electronic cigarettes, which provoked a lot of heat and discussion. I’ll put it … Continue reading →

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5 Wild Healthcare Stories Happening Right Now

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Laura Newman

In my journal of “healthcare is going to hell in a handbasket” this week, I’ve got a few items that will either make you laugh or cry. Hopefully, after that, you’ll mobilize yourself to fight for equity in health care … Continue reading →

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Stand Up and Learn the Tradeoffs
Of Using Medical Imaging for Your Kids

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Laura Newman

My last post raised questions about the overuse of CT imaging in children, which researchers projected could prove hazardous to kids in the form of excess solid tumors at some point in the kid’s lifetime. It’s one study, but as … Continue reading →

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