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Digital Health Adoption: Maybe It’s Not the Pace, It’s the Idea

The adoption of digital health may not be about the speed, nor the idea itself, but rather how well the idea is tailored to suit the unique and complex world of healthcare.

Egypt Declared Malaria-Free: A Monumental Milestone in Public Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free. This triumph is a testament to a nearly century of relentless effort.

Richard Roundtree, Star of “Shaft,” Is Dead at 81. What You Should Know About His Cancer.

ACTOR RICHARD ROUNDTREE, the iconic private detective from the 1970s action film “Shaft,” is dead at 81. As a doctor who treats individuals with cancer,...

‘They Won’t Help Me’: Sickest Patients Face Insurance Denials Despite Policy Fixes

In 2023, Sheldon Ekirch was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy, which makes her limbs and muscles feel as if they’re on fire. Specialists recommended a series of infusions to ease her pain, but her insurer refused to pay for the expensive treatment, which it says is “not considered medically necessary.”