Richard Ready went from chief resident of neurosurgery to the streets. As many as 10% of those in healthcare are battling addiction. Their easy access makes it easy to start, and their 'intellectualization' of drug use makes it harder to seek help. By the time Richard Ready became chief resident of neurosurgery at a prominent Chicago-area hospital, prescription drugs kept him going.

Richard Ready went from chief resident of neurosurgery to the streets. As many as 10% of those in healthcare are battling addiction. Their easy access makes it easy to start, and their 'intellectualization' of drug use makes it harder to seek help. By the time Richard Ready became chief resident of neurosurgery at a prominent Chicago-area hospital, prescription drugs kept him going.

Three US Oncology affiliated healthcare professionals were honored with a "Distinguished Leader Award" during the Capital Hospice Passion for Caring Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson's Corner on Oct. 30, 2010 in McLean, Va.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Job seekers, including those in the healthcare profession, are using social media for more than just social purposes. Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and pharmacists are accessing their computers and mobile phones to network with professional colleagues, track down job leads and apply for new positions. (Logo: http://photos ...

Job seekers, including those in the healthcare profession, are using social media for more than just social purposes. Â Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and pharmacists are accessing their computers and mobile phones to network with professional colleagues, track down job leads and apply for new positions.

When it comes to eating a balanced diet, taking vitamins or other dietary supplements, exercising regularly, and engaging in other wellness behaviors, registered dietitians come out on top among eight healthcare professional populations according to the "Lifeâ¦supplemented" Healthcare Professionals Impact Studies.

AstraZeneca UK has launched its first ever iPhone, iTouch and iPad application (app) for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene testing in non-small cell lung cancer which has been designed as an educational resource for UK geneticists, pathologists and medical oncologists. The free app provides key information on EGFR testing in an easily accessible form, and is aimed at broadening ...