1) Demerol: I'll never forget a lecture I attended as a resident by a well known toxicologist who said Demerol should be pulled from the market...that it doesn't work any better than any ... Read More »

1) Do I need an annual physical?

As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the question is do you really need ... Read More »

Today has been a good day.  After weeks of preparation, my wife, mother, and oldest daughter headed over to a nearby school early this morning to prepare and set up for my ... Read More »

Vitamin D is necessary for a wide variety of biological functions such as bone and mineral metabolism, muscle function, and immunity. As many of you know even in ... Read More »

As someone who is not a person of strong religious faith, I have always appreciated that religious faith provides many with great comfort during the end of life. Many of my patients who believe ... Read More »

 There are mixed reactions to the filming of Jade Goody during the end of her life after a struggle against cervical cancer. I am glad to see the discussion taking place.  Jade Goody is ... Read More »

It is well recognized that physician's relationships with their patients can have healing effects, but not always. What are the core ... Read More »

I am not one prone to hysteria and my motto with my patients and their habits has always been: most things, in moderation, are fine. I read, with interest, commentary in the October issue of ... Read More »

 Is it the power of touch or does massage really improve pain and mood in those facing terminal cancer. As a physician I deal with end of life issues every week and often enlist alternative ... Read More »