Why some children more prone to depression than others
While the first signs of depression in children typically emerge during adolescence, a new study shows that a kid’s genetics might serve as an early
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Category Archives: Educational Series
Mushrooms Might Reduce the Risk for Prostate Cancer
A study published in the International Journal of Cancer further proved the potential disease-fighting capabilities of mushrooms with regards to cancer. The study only slightly
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Could Gut Microbes Help Build Muscle Mass?
A recent study by scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore found clues that gut microbes could be related to muscle mass and when those
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Love is Good For Us…According to Science
Studies in the past have shown that having a romantic partner around during stressful situations can have a calming effect and help lower blood pressure.
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Helping Scientists and Health Workers Communicate More Effectively
Actor Alan Alda is helping physicians, healthcare workers, and scientists share their knowledge and expertise better than ever before through The Alan Alda Center for
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Family-Friendly Podcasts
If you’re searching for ways to cut back on your kids’ – and your own – screen time, podcasts may be a great alternative. Podcasts
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The Innovation Center at the Clinical Biotechnology Research Institute
The Medical Society of South Carolina is teaming with the Innovation Center at the Clinical Biotechnology Research Institute (CBRI) to encourage our doctors, nurses and
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Tiered and Narrow Physician Networks
Source: “Tiered and Narrow Physician Networks” published by the American Medical Association Introduction: The “preferred provider” strategy, used in tiered and narrow networks, is not
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Webcast of Conversation with Dr. Atul Gawande, MD on “Cowboys & Pit Crews”
Carolina’s Health Care System is sponsoring a webcast on Thursday, October 25, 2012, beginning at 7p.m. EST.
Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Costs
With healthcare costs on a continuous upward trend, it’s not surprising that there is an underlying assumption that quality healthcare is expensive.