The Associated Press: A new study says about 2 million of the 12 million cancer survivors in the United States put off medical care because they cannot afford it. “The study is being called the first to estimate how often current and former patients have skipped getting care because of money worries. It was led… Continue reading
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New complex home medical devices for caregivers and their patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new initiative to ensure that caregivers and patients safely use complex medical devices in the home. Hemodialysis equipment to treat kidney failure, wound therapy care, intravenous therapy devices, and ventilators are among the medical products that have migrated to the home in recent years. And more hospital… Continue reading