Ontario Doctors Flee Canada for US Jobs and Higher Pay
Ontario physicians frustrated with forms regulations and assembly line medicine are emigrating to the United States for better living costs higher medical fees and tax breaks. Dr Margarita Roussanoff notes peers have left and received offers after a Toronto recruitment party for Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital promising 5000 monthly for six months plus sizable benefits and facilities at a 1000 square foot office with club access.
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Toronto
Ontario
Margarita Roussanoff
United States
Roussanoff
Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital
San Antonio
David Krapf
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Rise in Diabetes Described as Mystery to Solve
A Washington AP report notes diabetes is rising about six percent annually in the United States, potentially doubling to as many as 20 million in 15 years. Juvenile and adult onset forms, costs totaling billions, and research into heredity, viruses, and artificial pancreas devices are highlighted.
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Warren E. Leary
Washington
United States
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
U.S
Daniel Porte
Diabetes Research Centre
University of Washington
Seattle
Lester’ Salans
Doctors Question Annual Checkups in Modern Medicine
A mix of physicians question the value of routine annual physicals as a preventive tool, while others defend them for early disease detection and doctor continuity. Costs range from 30 to 500 dollars with variations by age and setting, highlighting ongoing debates amid rising health testing centers and insurance considerations.
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Jane E. Brody
N.Y
Congress
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