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December 1, 2009 | Commentary
This commentary examines the benefits and challenges of community-based participatory research. The authors provide suggestions to help universities strengthen partnerships with communities and organizations.
May 28, 2012 | Commentary
This study examines the cost of care for acute appendicitis in different health care facilities in California. The researchers note that despite comparing similar services using a relatively strict definition of uncomplicated appendicitis, California hospitals charge inconsistently.
August 15, 2009 | Commentary
Three separate letters to the editor of The Lancet criticized a meta-analysis study examining the benefits of intensive glucose control on cardiovascular outcomes and stroke published in the journal. A fourth letter was supportive of the study. The authors respond to the criticisms and explain their choices of studies to be included.
February 1, 2007 | Commentary
Will the Latest Payment Trend Improve Care?
June 27, 2007 | Commentary
In this article, the authors examine possible causes for growth, the widening disparities in health among different populations and the potential implications for public health expenditures for children and youth with chronic health conditions.
September 19, 2007 | Commentary
Each year Americans spend more than $2 trillion on health care. Unfortunately, some of this $2 trillion buys services of little or no value. This waste has been attributed to misleading advertisements, media hype, misguided state and federal mandate ...
July 15, 2006 | Commentary
This paper discusses the complex epidemiological challenges that an aging population, such as exists in the United States presents.