Infertility: A Plague Gone Unnoticed

Nitya Rajeshuni [box]Nearly 6 million women and their partners in the US suffer from infertility. Most think it is just another medical problem, but the truth is, the suffering of these victims goes far beyond the biology to the psyche, leaving deep lasting scars. Little has been done to rectify this problem at the policy level. But through an active, multidisciplinary effort, a fresh current … Continue reading Infertility: A Plague Gone Unnoticed

Medi-Cal 2016: What “Obamacare” Means for California Patients

Judith Shanika Pelpola Medicaid, better known as Medi-Cal in California, will cover a greatly increased number of patients by 2016 as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Popularly known as “Obamacare,” this recent healthcare reform has sparked numerous discussions regarding its effect on the already overstretched Medicaid and Medicare systems. California has decided to opt in to the new program established by the … Continue reading Medi-Cal 2016: What “Obamacare” Means for California Patients