Tag Archives: Medicine

When the poor give to the rich

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Michaela

By Susanne Lundin A few days ago, a friend of mine, a medical scientist and physician in a Swedish hospital, received an astounding offer in her email box. In poorly written English, the missive read: “My name is Alex. I am [a] 31 years … Continue reading →

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Healthy Business

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Michaela

I just read an article that health insurers (in the US) are making record profits. The reason for  this is due to hefty premiums, but also that many people seem to postpone care, because they cannot afford the co-payments for … Continue reading →

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Symptoms & beliefs

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Michaela

Locating the true cause of a disease may be the origin for something new. I live surrounded by physicians. My sisters, my friends, my friend’s friends, we all grew up together, went to the same schools and are all but … Continue reading →

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