Data on Chronic Disease Helps Inform the Debate
While Senators Obama and McCain agree on few things when it comes to overhauling the American health care system, both have acknowledged the importance of a plan that addresses chronic disease—the primary driver of health care costs.
Is Diabetes Threatening our Economy?
Podcast Series on Personalized Medicine
According to the a recent Washington Post article, more than 20 companies today offer personalized genomics tests that promise to help you determine what diseases you may get and gain insight into your personality and behavior.
With the presidential election looming and the state of our economy in question, it’s not surprising that health care spending continues to be a hot topic.
FDA Needs More Funding to Fulfill Its Mission
On February 4, 2008, the Bush administration released its proposed budget recommendations for funding all federal agencies in fiscal year 2009. Under this proposal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would receive a 2.9% overall increase in funding this year.
A Tribute to a Great Scientist
