Second Opinion

Dentistry: the odd man out 17.09.2017 4:44 ↓

We need to think of the mouth the same way we do other parts of the body.

Re-emerging sexually transmitted diseases 10.09.2017 4:23 ↓

It not just a medical problem but a social one as well.

The 'white coat ceremony' 03.09.2017 4:27 ↓

Is the white coat really the symbol we want?

The difficulty in diagnosing mental illness 27.08.2017 4:29 ↓

The line between normality and illness is very thin.

Dengue, an illness that is spreading worldwide 20.08.2017 4:30 ↓

Perhaps another link to global climate change.

The impact of time on kindness 13.08.2017 4:18 ↓

While our intentions are good time is a deal breaker.

When a colleague is impaired 30.07.2017 4:21 ↓

A need for community reflection...

The link between teens, marijuana and depression 23.07.2017 4:25 ↓

What is needed is to get at risk teens early help.

Cutting the CDC budget 16.07.2017 4:32 ↓

Should we have the right to know what attitudes the new CDC director holds?

The 'surprise' question 09.07.2017 3:51 ↓

A good reminder to extend care.

A plant for that may just be the answer 02.07.2017 4:26 ↓

Will people find it acceptable?

Risk factors for chronic opioid use 25.06.2017 4:22 ↓

They aren't what you might think.

Blushing 18.06.2017 4:28 ↓

The body’s reaction to an emotional trigger.

Drug promotion drives up health care costs 11.06.2017 4:24 ↓

Sometimes the promotions are rather sneaky.

Does technology drive up health costs? 04.06.2017 4:34 ↓

In three important ways it does.

Conscientious objectors in medicine 28.05.2017 4:28 ↓

Who decides what looks nice?

Poverty as a risk factor for illness 21.05.2017 4:28 ↓

The poor are stuck and need help getting out...

Drugs that don’t work 14.05.2017 4:20 ↓

No choice about a flu medicine.

Pharmaceutical promotion to health providers 07.05.2017 7:59 ↓

The bribes and gifts continue….

Benefits of medical marijuana 30.04.2017 4:29 ↓

For too long our heads have been in the sand...

FDA permits sales of genetic tests to the public 23.04.2017 4:23 ↓

When does the public need medical advice and when does it not?

Prostate cancer screening recommendations 16.04.2017 4:58 ↓

There is still no clear answer and the decision is not easy

Learning from others 09.04.2017 4:29 ↓

If we listen there is lots we can learn from those around us.

Do we need more doctors? 02.04.2017 4:31 ↓

A tough question, but perhaps it's the wrong question to ask.