Commentary
Commentary
Pharma should stop doing business in Russia, says ethicist
There can be no collusion with war criminals. There can be no denial of the inextricable link between medicine, science, and politics.
Commentary
Proper steps for physicians to follow if they find themselves under investigation
Remember that nobody in the workplace is your friend. Every word that is said, text that is sent, gesture that is made, can put you at risk.
Commentary
What is the healthiest salt for you?
The key to which salt is healthiest depends on the person. Our bodies need some sodium to function, just not in large amounts.
Commentary
Why challenging patients can trigger resentment
Why the heck would I resent my patients? They’re the entire reason I’m there. I wouldn’t be a physician without patients to care for.
Opinion
Stress and infertility – is it a proven cause and effect?
A definitive link between stress and infertility is evasive because of the lack of controlled, prospective longitudinal studies and the challenge...
Commentary
When physicians are the plaintiffs
We naturally wish to keep our colleagues well, but at the same time realize that our clinical skills are being very closely scrutinized. What if...
Commentary
Why is vitamin D hype so impervious to evidence?
How many nonsignificant trials do we need before researchers stop studying vitamin D, doctors stop (routinely) measuring levels, and patients stop...
Opinion
Practice valuation
Too often, physicians are not receiving a fair return on the equity they have worked so hard to build over several decades.
Opinion
To a perfect day
Attempting a perfect day or perfect surgery or a perfect pour over coffee is a fun game, but perfectionism has an insidious side.
News
Tips for connecting with your patients
Ascertaining how concerned patients are about their symptoms will help you make decisions.
Commentary
Growth hormone therapy for certain children may help them reach their potential
When should parents consider growth hormone therapy? In what cases is it warranted for children? Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley discusses the need for...