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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
Brain & Nervous System
Tips for buying long-term care insurance
Don’t buy if the out-of-pocket cost for the coverage would be more than you can afford. Policies differ greatly so know what you are buying. Shop around.
Is overnight sleep testing overprescribed?
The use of overnight sleep testing has soared. One reason, critics say: testing is a lucrative business for doctors.
How doctors die, Newt’s health care heresies and other top stories of the week
How doctors die (Hint: Not like the rest of us). Can vaccines end cancer? Newt Gingrich’s health-care heresies. Should your doctor take money from drug companies? — This week’s top stories.
Swedish to live stream deep brain stimulation surgery
Seattle’s Swedish Neuroscience Insitute will live stream a deep brain stimulation surgery for essential tremor online tomorrow morning, Friday, December 16th.
Finding cures for rare diseases: Film and discussion, Dec. 13th
NWABR’s Community Conversation Series this month will include a showing of excerpts from the soon to be released film RARE, a documentary about the struggle to find new treatments for Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS), a rare genetic disorder.
Rabies vaccine to be mandatory for pet dogs, cats, and ferrets in Washington
Every year in Washington, several hundred people have to get the series of rabies shots because of possible exposure to the rabies virus, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
Noted autism spokesperson and animal behaviorist to speak at UW.
Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed with autism as a child but went on to obtain a Ph.D. in animal science, is noted for her work exploring the similarities between autistic consciousness and the thought processes of animals — research that has led to improvements in livestock handling to reduce animal stress.
Health and medicine on the Web: This week’s top picks
Are the brains of autistic children different? Do non-profit hospitals rake in too much money? Should doctors consider other careers?
Getting the right help for acute pain
Acute pain can be harrowing — and receiving prompt and helpful treatment can make all the difference in the world.
Webwatch: Best of the week’s articles on health online
Breast cancer has become a big business. Healthcare and the poor in Texas. A place of the autistic in the adult world. Taming the Medicare ‘monster.’ Living longer, but better?
Parents fear health reform law could derail autism coverage
As federal officials draw up their list of requirements for essential health benefits under the overhaul, it’s not clear whether they will include treatment mandates passed by many states
West Nile virus trackers ask public to report bird deaths
King County health officials are asking the public to help track the spread of West Nile virus by reporting dead crows, ravens, jays and magpies.
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