Health Videos

Advocacy Programs Stir Controversy

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:37:00 -0700

With the help of government-funded advocates, William Bruce was discharged from a psychiatric hospital against his doctor's wishes. Two months later he killed his mother. WSJ's Nathan Koppel and Elizabeth Bernstein report. (Aug. 15)

Liver-Cancer Drug Shows Promise

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:34:00 -0700

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows a drug called Nexavar extends the life of patients with liver cancer. WSJ's Jacob Goldstein spoke with Dr. Josep Llovet in June 2007 about the study.

Amish Tap into Genetic Technology

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Old Order Amish and Mennonites won't drive cars or watch television, but in Lancaster County, Pa., they are embracing modern medicine to try to save their children who have a high rate of rare genetic diseases. WSJ's Geeta Anand reports (June 28)

Paying Upfront for Cancer Treatment

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:07:00 -0700

There is a growing trend in the hospital industry -- patients paying cash upfront before receiving treatment. WSJ's Barbara Martinez reports. (April 28)

A Hospital's Mega-Facelift

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:27:00 -0700

WSJ's John Carreyrou provides a tour of Chicago's non-profit Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which underwent a renovation costing more than $1 billion. (April 4)

Fighting Homelessness and Health Costs

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:40:00 -0700

A study by the Chicago Housing and Health Partnership shows getting people into housing can reduce medical costs. Researcher Arturo Bendixen talks with WSJ's Joe Barrett about the results. (March 12)