Cancer Incidence and Deaths in Europe
Which cancers have the highest incidence rates in Europe? Which ones cause the most deaths? According to an article by Karim-Kos et al. (2008), here is the answer:
Category: Cancer
Fraudulent Cancer Research: An Exception or the Tip of the Iceberg
Yesterday, 60 Minutes reported on Dr. Anil Potti, researcher at Duke University. Dr. Potti supposedly offered cancer patients improved cancer treatments. These recommendations, however, were based on falsified data. “Five years ago, Duke University announced it had found the holy grail of cancer research. They’d discovered how to match a patient’s tumor to the best chemotherapy…
Does getting cancer incentivize individuals to switch from Medicare managed care to FFS?
Medicare beneficiaries have a choice: pick the standard Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) benefit or rely on managed care plans to supply their healthcare through the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. Many Medicare beneficiaries prefer MA because it offers them lower out-of-pocket costs and provide benefits not available in the traditional FFS Medicare program. Other beneficiaries prefer the…