Depression: new understanding, new drugs help to lift the weight of despair

Article Abstract:

Doctors are beginning to recognize that depression is a medical problem with a biological foundation. A combination of factors can create a basis for depressed behavior that is caused by stress, medication, illness, and diet. Symptoms include loss of interest in daily life, fatigue and sleep problems.

Diagnosis, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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Health-care debate terms: understanding key election-year issues

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The recent changes if health care have resulted in many new terms and acronyms. Definitions of key terms such as cost-shifting, capitation, fee-for-service, managed care, portability, point of service, single-payer, and tertiary care are presented.

Innovations, Political aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Managed care plans (Medical care), Terminology, Health care reform, Medical savings accounts

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Health care debate; what should a fair system include?

Article Abstract:

The Mayo Clinic offers 10 guidelines that should be included in a national health care policy. Among these are guaranteed basic coverage, free access to services, balanced reimbursement and personal responsibility for a healthy lifestyle.

Standards, Analysis, Medical policy, Health policy, Socialized medicine, Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota)

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