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Ending AIDS requires US investment (The Hill)

Ending AIDS requires US Investment by Bill Frist MD

A new study reinforces the opportunity at hand to end the AIDS epidemic. The study found that of 1,000 couples with one partner receiving treatment to suppress HIV, there were zero cases of transmission to the HIV-negative partner. These findings offer new proof that, if appropriate resources and implementation...

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Bill Frist TED Talk: Delivering Peace Through Global Health Policy

Bill Frist, MD TED Talk on Medicine Topics on A Second Opinion with Bill Frist, M.D. Healthcare Podcast

Former Senate Majority Leader and surgeon Bill Frist believes that having a healthy society helps to ensure a stable society. In his work as a legislator and a doctor, Bill found that medical care was a foundation on which he could build peace and trust.  From his work healing...

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How Changing Tobacco Laws Can Save Thousands Of Lives, Billions Of Tax Dollars

Tobacco Laws by Bill Frist MD

FORBES | Today we have a massive and growing public health challenge that is substantially shortening the lives of millions, negatively impacting the health of our children, and adding an astounding $170 billion in health care costs to our nation annually. Unknown to most, it has been for years the leading cause of...

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