Scrubbing In: Will health innovation be stymied by U.S.?

Philadelphia Inquirer by Rachel K. Sobel | Jul. 21, 2009 (Opinion)

The epiphany came in a dentist's chair. That's where Charles Kelman, a former Wills Eye resident, dreamed up the idea of modern-day cataract surgery. Why not use the same ultrasound technology for teeth cleaning to take out cloudy lenses in the eyes? Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
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 by Fabrice Florin - Jul. 21, 2009

Short opinion piece about possible adverse effects of Obama's stimulus plan to jump-start research on the effectiveness of drugs and health technologies. The author raises concerns that the government might hamper innovation in order to cut costs, but she doesn't fully develop her argument. Interesting read nonetheless.

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