Commentary
Commentary
Tackling Sexism in Medicine
Dr. Kathrin LaFaver and Dr. Elizabeth Loder discuss sexism encountered in medicine.
Managing Your Practice
Why Don’t Physicians Call In Sick?
We can work to overcome this institutional taboo against staying home when we do get sick. Work out a system of mutual coverage for such...
Commentary
Testosterone Replacement May Cause ... Fracture?
Testosterone replacement linked to possible increased in fractures.
The Optimized Doctor
How much would you bet on a diagnosis?
For much of the work we do, precise likelihoods aren't critical. Yet, it can be important in decision making and in discussing probabilities, such...
Commentary
10 Weight-Loss Strategies to Help Patients With Obesity
Doctor provides tips for gastroenterologists and other physicians in guiding patients on weight loss.
Commentary
Tips and Techniques to Boost Colonoscopy Quality
David A. Johnson, MD, shares tips and tricks learned in his practice to improve the quality of colonoscopies.
Opinion
A 27-year-old Haitian woman presented with a painful umbilical mass which had been growing in size for 5 months
On physical examination, a firm, exophytic umbilical nodule was observed.
Commentary
Is This the Cure for Restless Legs?
Dr. Lundberg shares his experience with restless legs syndrome.
Commentary
Cannabis for Psychiatric Disorders? ‘Not Today,’ Experts Say
Media and the state legislatures speak about cannabis as a medication for the treatment of psychiatric conditions before there is sufficient...
News
Yes, Patients Are Getting More Complicated
The average hospitalized patient is older, more likely to have kidney disease or diabetes, is on more medications, and has spent more time in the...
Commentary
Do Statins Offset Venous Thrombosis Risk With Hormone Therapy?
Is statin therapy able to offset some of the excess risk for VTE among women taking menopausal hormone therapy?