A program called Ceasefire that began in a Chicago neighborhood has helped curb crime rates all across the country by treating violence like an infectious disease. Epidemiologist Gary Slutkin, MD, founded the program in 2000 after noticing the high crime tendencies in his Chicago neighborhood of West Garfield Park. Slutkin had spent his early years […]
Lower-Limb Transplants Could Become More Popular
As more patients are experiencing successful face transplants, surgeons and medical professionals believe foot transplants may soon give people the chance to regain a lost limb. The innovative surgery grew in popularity as surgeons across the globe began attempting restorative facial surgery in lieu of reconstructive surgery. Reconstructive facial surgery takes portions of excess body […]
Study Shows Exercise Information on Menus Can Influence Food Choices
A recent study found that participants chose healthier foods and ate less when they were presented with menus that displayed the amount of exercise needed to burn off the calories in a meal. The study was led by a graduate student at Texas Christian University, and its goal was to determine what impact exercise and […]
Healthcare Workers Arrested in Medicare Fraud Scheme
A concerning story out of Chicago revealed two hospital executives, three physicians and a podiatrist had been participating in an elaborate health insurance scheme to defraud patients and collect illegal kickbacks. According to the arrest report, the six medical professionals were arrested by federal agents for conspiring to give and receive illegal kickbacks by referring […]
3 Reasons why Derek Jeter Re-Fractured his Ankle
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter suffered a setback this week when re-fractured his ankle for the second time in six months. Jeter now hopes to return to the lineup after the All-Star Break. “It’s not what we wanted, that’s for sure,” said manager Joe Girardi. “I know it’s extremely disappointing for him because he’s […]
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