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Preparing for: Colposcopy

Our Preparing for series allows a patient to properly prepare themselves for a procedure. Answers about how long the procedure will last, what’s involved, what to expect

DISEASES

Rethinking Cancer: We Think Too Narrowly

Did you know that type 2 diabetes and breast cancer are connected? In the United States, approximately one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer; only skin cancer is more common.

Nonstick Pans: The Truth About Safety and How to Use Them Right

We’ve all heard the rumors: nonstick coatings degrade over time, releasing harmful chemicals into our food. Is there any truth to these claims?

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.

Strengthening Primary Health Care is Key to Asia’s Health Security

A strong public health system plays a vital role in the status and stability of national and regional economies.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

To help you sort out the schemers and con artists Medika has set up our own Quack Scale for you to easily and quickly identify healthcare professionals that pose a risk to your health and mental wellbeing.

CARDIO

This 5-Minute Habit Could Help Prevent a Dangerous Heart Condition.

At 7:28 a.m., the sidewalk was still damp from last night’s Seattle area rain. I stepped outside, tea still warming my throat, and began walking...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

Kelly Brogan scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a very high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.