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posted 06/27/2008, comments (2)

New Law Should Protect Those Who Want Genetic Tests – Will It?

Many people would like to have genetic testing done. Whether their family history includes breast cancer, Parkinson's disease, early on-set Alzheimer's disease or any of a number of other illnesses that may have genetic roots, it can often be good to know if you are, or are not, at risk.   For some diseases, such as breast cancer, there are... Read moreChevron
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posted 02/13/2008, comments (4)

Not Insuring People with Poor Health Like Blaming Victim for the Crime

I have a son with multiple health issues. They began appearing around school age, and were diagnosed, one after another, as the years went by. Likely, they were kicked off by a virus most kids get, which left his brother, thankfully, unscathed. However, with my youngest son, every genetic weak link broke. He was diagnosed with asthma, then... Read moreChevron
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posted 01/15/2008, comments (2)

What If Insurers Stop Paying for Hospitals' Mistakes?

With healthcare ranking as one of this election year's top issues, we're bound to see many stories of interest for those of us caring for elders (or with health issues of our own). Here's one of the latest. From The Wall Street Journal comes a story titled "Insurers Stop Paying for Care Linked to Errors: Health Plans Say New... Read moreChevron
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