Second Opinion

Physical Pain Linked to Economic Pain 27.03.2016 4:28 ↓

America's pain epidemic has its roots in social determinants.

The Heavy Cost of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising 20.03.2016 4:32 ↓

It's no longer just drugs but now genetic testing.

The Extinction of a Vital Measure of Quality Control 13.03.2016 4:23 ↓

How will we ever know without an autopsy?

The Role of Government in Health 06.03.2016 4:28 ↓

Do we really want to raise the age when an adult can purchase cigarettes?

Futility and Doctors in Training 28.02.2016 4:16 ↓

The impact of moral distress can be long lasting.

A Never Ending Fight over Doctors' Work Hours 21.02.2016 4:30 ↓

A new study does not come close to providing any resolution.

It Can't Hurt to Look! 14.02.2016 4:27 ↓

Over-testing people with diabetes.

Zika: Surrounded by Uncertainty 07.02.2016 4:30 ↓

This is what we currently know.

Special Needs 31.01.2016 3:51 ↓

Special permits for prostitution...

Elephants and Cancer 24.01.2016 4:01 ↓

Do larger animals with more cells get more cancer?

American Wants to Die at Home 17.01.2016 4:14 ↓

But, is this always the best idea?

Compassion in Medicine 10.01.2016 4:33 ↓

How can we increase compassion?

Tragedy of the Commons 03.01.2016 4:28 ↓

Giving up something now to benefit others later.

Gifts Are Not Expected 27.12.2015 3:52 ↓

Going overboard creates awkward situations.

What Constitutes a "Ground-breaking New Drug?" 20.12.2015 4:30 ↓

It's time for us to have some hard discussions about the meaning and cost of extending life.

Mandatory Reporting of Teen Sex 13.12.2015 4:25 ↓

What could possibly be the purpose?

Performance Enhancing Drugs Are No Longer Just for Athletes 06.12.2015 4:30 ↓

Would you want your doctor to take drugs to improve their performance?

Hospital Refunds to Improve Care 29.11.2015 4:08 ↓

Will the loss of money improve healthcare?

Those Pesky Pharmaceutical Advertisements 22.11.2015 4:26 ↓

A new, and surprising, call to ban the adverts.

Biased Dietary Guidelines 15.11.2015 4:31 ↓

What we need is transparency in the process.

Disease Mongering: A Public Forum 08.11.2015 4:26 ↓

A live discussion to engage and enlighten.

Refugees in Germany 01.11.2015 4:21 ↓

Medical care is just one issue.

It's Time for Your Flu Shot 25.10.2015 4:30 ↓

But we're not getting quite what's promised.

PET Scans for Early Cancer 18.10.2015 4:21 ↓

Not exactly high tech!

A Return of an Old Plague 11.10.2015 4:29 ↓

A result of a changing climate...