In response to a previous blog "The 10 Real Reasons Men Don't Go to the Doctor," I have received emails from men ... Read More »

Bumps, lumps, dry skin, and rashes are the most common thing I am asked about at dinner parties.  I have learned from the best during my training and hear the same "pearls of ... 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 »

Everyone reacts to foods differently but we can all relate to how uncomfortable and inconvenient gas can be. The finale of a gurgly, noisy, crampy abdomen is usually the passage of intestinal gas ... Read More »

I am at the midpoint of my month as the hospitalist at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. I have worked as a physician through the Aids epidemic, worked to fight multi-drug resistant ... Read More »

In the last year I've had the opportunity to be a patient and a Doctor. I have frustrations like you do so I came up with my list. 

1) Dr X leaves you waiting more than 45 ... Read More »

Primary brain tumors arise from different cells of the central nervous system. Distinguish this in your mind from secondary brain tumors which are those originating elsewhere in the body that ... Read More »