Second Opinion

The recurrence of measles in a time of misinformation 24.03.2024 4:58 ↓

Measles, a highly contagious disease, is making a comeback in the US and we are not as prepared as we have been in the recent past.

Mistreated and Ignored 17.03.2024 4:58 ↓

Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity

Batwa indigenous people of Uganda 10.03.2024 4:33 ↓

Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.

Prevention in Uganda 03.03.2024 5:21 ↓

On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.

Why can’t I prescribe a person a home? 25.02.2024 4:49 ↓

Classic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.

Limited Access to Medical Records 18.02.2024 4:57 ↓

Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.

Do grades motivate learning? 11.02.2024 4:14 ↓

As medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?

The health impact of microplastics 04.02.2024 4:50 ↓

There is a critical need to rethink healthcare delivery to reduce microplastic waste

Superstitions and well-being 28.01.2024 4:57 ↓

It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence

Diagnosing ADHD 21.01.2024 4:49 ↓

The condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.

The truth behind spinal cord stimulation 14.01.2024 4:44 ↓

Industry tries to do what it can to keep the secret that these devices just don’t work very well.

In memory of a medical hero 07.01.2024 4:56 ↓

Sidney Wolfe accomplished far more than most of us mere mortals

Home Testing for Cervical Cancer 31.12.2023 4:44 ↓

If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates

Excessive Radiation from CT Scans 24.12.2023 5:00 ↓

Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems

We don’t have the information we need on prescription drugs 17.12.2023 4:53 ↓

If you are prescribed a drug, how do you find out how effective the drug really is?

Making Hepatitis C treatment available to all 10.12.2023 4:40 ↓

Now that there is a highly effective treatment available, how can we assure access to this life saving drug?

Prescription Digital Tools 03.12.2023 4:52 ↓

These tools rely on software to monitor, treat, or prevent disease.  They are still in their early stages but we need more data on their effectiveness.

What is a normal part of aging? 26.11.2023 4:40 ↓

Not all problems should be attributed to normal aging.

The meaning of gratitude 19.11.2023 4:53 ↓

It turns out that gratitude can benefit physical and mental health.

When to report child or elderly abuse 13.11.2023 4:46 ↓

The consequences of reporting, and not reporting abuse, can be enormous

Hospital Culture and End-of-Life Care 05.11.2023 5:00 ↓

We need to do better at matching care provided at the end of life to patient’s preferences.

Is gambling a medical problem? 29.10.2023 5:00 ↓

Decreasing problem gambling will require a toolbox of remedies including health care interventions and new policies.

Hospital Discharge- given only a few hours to decide what’s next 22.10.2023 5:47 ↓

Hospital discharge can be complicated, and too often, patient’s preferences are not considered.

Do we need black boxes in medicine? 15.10.2023 5:00 ↓

There are many similarities between medicine and aviation, but one change we need to make in medicine is to develop the equivalent of black boxes to improve the quality of care.

Harm Reduction 08.10.2023 5:58 ↓

While not a perfect solution, it has been shown to work.