Ted’s Take: An ounce of prevention

Ted’s Take: An ounce of prevention

They stay an ounce of the prevention is worth a pound of cure. Isn’t it the truth? In my early years, I lived in the City of Baltimore. We did not have much money, but we played outside with what we had available. We had a rubber ball (purchased for pennies) and a...
Ted’s Take: The other end of the field

Ted’s Take: The other end of the field

Most of us don’t understand the process and scope of medical research – how it’s built or how it works. When we read about research findings and developments, it can feel distant and confusing. Why does research happen so slowly? How are research topics decided? Who...
Ted’s Take: It’s about the money

Ted’s Take: It’s about the money

Money is what seems to drive things and money is what seems to drive organizations too. They all start with an overriding moral goal but after a while things often turn toward more money. In health care, there are tons of coalitions of hospitals are assembled. Why? To...
Ted’s Take: The best patient advocate? You.

Ted’s Take: The best patient advocate? You.

When you’re a patient, you are kind of vulnerable. You have a problem, are often sketchy about what it is and the potential treatment or therapy needed. The bigger the problem, the more vulnerable you are. This makes you a perfect advocate. You need to do your...