Insidermedicine in 60 - April 15 2008

Description: From Washington - According to a report from the Institute of Medicine, we may soon be facing a healthcare crisis as 78 million baby boomers begin to turn 65. The report suggests that there are not currently enough geriatric specialists, existing specialists are underpaid, and there is insufficient training available to handle this influx of seniors into the healthcare system. From Toronto - While rates of smoking in Ontario have dropped, marijuana use is on the rise. Between 1996 and 2005 ...