Second Opinion

More on Prostate Cancer; Is One Treatment Best? 24.06.2007 4:01 ↓

After the PSA test comes back positive, how does a man choose which treatment is best?

Getting Tested for Prostate Cancer for Father's Day 17.06.2007 3:58 ↓

Before you encourage Dad to go get tested for prostate cancer know the risks and benefits…

Do Not Sit Silently 10.06.2007 3:50 ↓

Sometimes it is difficult to be low person on the totem pole and see something being done wrong...

Is Being Tired an Illness? 03.06.2007 3:58 ↓

Doctors are using a new medicine, Provigil, to help people stay awake longer.  Is this a case of disease mongering?...

Disease Mongering 25.05.2007 4:00 ↓

When is a disease not really a disease?

Reassurance 20.05.2007 3:55 ↓

Even after the doctor tells us that everything is all right , we still continue to worry and wonder.

Oxycontin 13.05.2007 4:01 ↓

The pharmacuetical executives who plead guilty this week to illegally pushing prescription narcotics on unsuspecting doctors may have done far more harm than just killing people.

Feeding Tubes 29.04.2007 3:53 ↓

Dealing with Alzheimer? Disease is complex, but nothing is worse than deciding on issues such as the  placement of feeding tubes.

Blaming the Victim 22.04.2007 3:59 ↓

Why is it that the news media and the public always need to blame the victim for their illness?

Treating Cholesterol 08.04.2007 4:01 ↓

Patients should be told the magnitude of benefit about drugs to treat diseases so they can make personal informed decisions...

Genetic Discrimination 01.04.2007 4:01 ↓

Many people are at high risk for genetic diseases but fear the discrimination that would result from being tested for the condition.  New legislation aims to protect the public...

Banking Cord Blood 18.03.2007 3:54 ↓

Companies promote banking of umbilical cord blood as life-saving and the ultimate gift to a your new born but the data suggests otherwise. Further, doctors often promote the expensive procedure to parents without disclosing that they are receiving a referral fee from the companies...

Religion in Medicine 11.03.2007 3:58 ↓

A surgeon invites a patient to pray with him prior to beginning surgery.  Have those who suggest doctors bring religion to their practice of medicine gone to far?

Emergency Room Overuse 04.03.2007 4:00 ↓

Why do emergency rooms seem so overcrowded?  Is there a way to unload busy ERs?

Tackling Obesity 25.02.2007 3:58 ↓

It is easy for us doctors to point fingers and tell overweight people to lose weight.  But this approach isn't working and it's time for some mandatory social interventions that will benefit us all.

Case Managers 18.02.2007 4:00 ↓

Caring for people with dementia is complicated and the traditional medical system can offer little in the way of support.  In one study case managers, a relatively new member of the health care team, seem to provide dramatic results.

A Request for an MRI 11.02.2007 4:00 ↓

While technology can offer significant advancements in health, it is not always needed and often only serves to drive up health care costs.

The Electronic Medical Record 21.01.2007 4:00 ↓

The President and major hospital groups are pushing to move toward electronic medical records (EMRs).  Will these improve the quality of health care?