A few years ago, personalized medicine seemed all the rage. Our local life science institute had symposiums on it, the HC press was talking about it, etc. Seems like that has all been chucked thanks to medicare calling all the shots and wanting to standardize everything. My mom seems prone to get a host of side effects from any drug she …
A few years ago, personalized medicine seemed all the rage. Our local life science institute had symposiums on it, the HC press was talking about it, etc. Seems like that has all been chucked thanks to medicare calling all the shots and wanting to standardize everything. My mom seems prone to get a host of side effects from any drug she takes, while some of her friends get none. Think there is so much the docs and researchers DON'T know. And people looking for a quick fix don't question. I am guilty. Have a headache, take a couple of ibuprofen and go on with my day. Yes, I am questioning traditional medicine a lot these days. But I am also questioning a lot of these folks who push what could be snake oil and could be a miracle cure, as I don't have the time or expertise to evaluate every damn thing. I have a job, am caring for my 84 YO mom and very involved in local politics. But will either figure out a better path or die trying I guess.
A few years ago, personalized medicine seemed all the rage. Our local life science institute had symposiums on it, the HC press was talking about it, etc. Seems like that has all been chucked thanks to medicare calling all the shots and wanting to standardize everything. My mom seems prone to get a host of side effects from any drug she takes, while some of her friends get none. Think there is so much the docs and researchers DON'T know. And people looking for a quick fix don't question. I am guilty. Have a headache, take a couple of ibuprofen and go on with my day. Yes, I am questioning traditional medicine a lot these days. But I am also questioning a lot of these folks who push what could be snake oil and could be a miracle cure, as I don't have the time or expertise to evaluate every damn thing. I have a job, am caring for my 84 YO mom and very involved in local politics. But will either figure out a better path or die trying I guess.