Entries for May 2008

Thank you for exposing the inequities in the rates patients pay for surgeries at American as opposed to foreign hospitals in "Under the Knife in Bangalore" [May 12].

The May 12 issue had a list of many hospitals around the world where Americans can have surgery at prices far below those of American hospitals ["Destinations for Medical Travelers"].

As President of the Well Spouse Association, a group offering peer support to spousal caregivers, I wish to comment on the findings Dr. Cynthia Gries made about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affecting caregivers ["Depression, PTSD Common Among Lung Transplant Patient Caregivers," usnews.com].

"The $1,000 Fill-Up: Truckers Aren't the Only Ones Hurt" [May 12] states, "It appeared there was little that lawmakers or the Bush administration could do—even if they were willing—to quell the stampeding global oil market."

I read with interest Bernadine Healy's comments on medical transparency to help patients make better economic choices ["Harry and Louise Strike Again," May 12].

In "Reverend Wright's Wrongs" [May 12], Mortimer Zuckerman takes Rev. Jeremiah Wright to task for his views and their effect on Sen. Barack Obama's campaign and the issue of race.

I think it is time much more effort is put forth to promote all kinds of solutions to our energy problems ["Can America Use Less Energy?" April 28-Mary 5].

Happy birthday to us. This month U.S. News is 75 years old. (The World Report came later.)

While your cover story "Why America Needs an Energy Diet" [April 28-May 5] may be correct, I suggest that a more pressing need is for a practical and sane national energy policy.

"Why the Pope is Wrong About Condoms" [April 28-May 5], about Catholic Bishop Kevin Dowling of South Africa's approval of the use of condoms to prevent the spread of aids, provided a breath of fresh air and reason.