Second Opinion

Substance Abuse Part 1 01.10.2023 4:39 ↓

What drives substance abuse is complex and treatment requires a dual approach

Vector Borne Disease and Climate Change 24.09.2023 5:00 ↓

Climate change has created unique opportunities for insects to spread disease.

The Popularity of Total Body MRI Scanning 17.09.2023 4:39 ↓

These expensive tests have very little benefit and some important risks.

Intergenerational Trauma 10.09.2023 4:54 ↓

Trauma experienced by refugees can have a powerful effect on the biology and behaviors of future generations.

The meaning of being on the “BEST HOSPITAL” list 03.09.2023 4:57 ↓

We need to agree on outcomes for a “best hospital” and then figure out how to measure those qualities. 

The impact of positive childhood experiences 27.08.2023 4:27 ↓

It turns out both adverse and positive childhood experiences impact our health as adults.

Emotional Support Animals 20.08.2023 4:19 ↓

Certain rules assure that people can live with emotional support animals, but they are different rules than protect service animals.

Medical Research Volunteers are often poorly informed 13.08.2023 4:56 ↓

The FDA has dropped the ball on requiring that studies are properly evaluated for ethical violations

The White Coat Ceremony – only a partial celebration. 06.08.2023 3:58 ↓

Perhaps the white coat is no longer a fitting symbol for a patient-focused modern medical profession.

Religion and Medicine often make strange partners 30.07.2023 4:39 ↓

Is our life’s path already written, or can we control behaviors and impact our health?

Ordering drug tests without permission 23.07.2023 4:55 ↓

Drug testing for elicit substances should require explicit permission from the patient

The new heavily promoted weight loss drugs 16.07.2023 4:58 ↓

Like with all new drugs, – things are never quite what they first seem.

The doctor and allocating scarce resources 09.07.2023 4:55 ↓

Should limited resources go to those with the greatest expected benefit?

De-prescribing medications 02.07.2023 4:59 ↓

Too many people use too many medications, negatively affecting their health.

One factor in picking the best surgeon 25.06.2023 4:41 ↓

Data over many years suggests that surgeons who do more surgeries have better outcomes.

What we know about fathers 18.06.2023 4:59 ↓

Being a father isn’t easy, and the expectations have changed remarkably over the years.

Cannabis for sleep 11.06.2023 5:00 ↓

A good night’s sleep is vital to well-being, but it isn’t always easy

Meat consumption and human health (part 2) 04.06.2023 4:52 ↓

While consuming meat can negatively impact our health, it also affects meat processing workers and those living near these processing plants.

The impact of meat consumption on human health 28.05.2023 4:50 ↓

The relationship between meat consumption and human health is complicated. 

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 21.05.2023 5:00 ↓

Artificial intelligence has suddenly burst onto the world stage, but now is the time to ensure that the use of AI is transparent, confidential, and enhances health care and not just institutional profits.

Is there a good time to stop screening for disease? 14.05.2023 4:38 ↓

We spend lots of time figuring out at what age to start screening for cancer. But when do we stop screening?

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing 07.05.2023 5:03 ↓

You can easily order genetic tests online, but should you?

Screen for prostate cancer (PSA) 30.04.2023 4:45 ↓

While the death rate for prostate cancer has fallen over the past two decades, little of this is related to routine testing of older men. 

Reducing added sugar in our diet 23.04.2023 4:59 ↓

Simply providing information such as clear warning labels on restaurant menus can reduce added sugar consumption.  

Artificial Intelligence in End of Life Decisions 16.04.2023 4:58 ↓

Can artificial intelligence, based on machine learning, predict more accurately the care a loved one would want at the end of life compared to next of kin?