4 GOP Candidates Share Grief Over Addiction Issue - In a campaign marked by hostility and disagreement, interestingly it seems that Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie and Donald Trump do agree on one important issue in the public health realm: that addiction is a major problem in the U.S. and battling it requires a better strategy. And each has a personal story of grief. Read more
‘Right to Try’ – When Hope Dims, the Case for Unproven Drugs - If it’s a desperate race against time, and there's a possible life-saving therapy that hasn't undergone the rigorous FDA approval process, should an unapproved drug be used in the chance that it may prove effective, or life saving? Here's the case for the Right to Try. Read more
While Effective, Bariatric Surgery Has its Downsides - Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective means of weight loss for the extremely obese; some types have even been shown to cause remission of diabetes. But these benefits occur with some downsides, which people should be aware of before choosing this type of treatment. Read more
Don’t Punish Doctors for Ordering PSA Tests - An op-ed in the NY Times co-authored by Dr. H. Gilbert Welch decries Medicare's proposal to penalize doctors for ordering the prostate screening tests. That seems like an odd sentiment to endorse, given that we here at the American Council believe that these tests are being given far too often. Read more
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