As many on Dailystrength know, recent genetics discoveries are expanding basic science research into the basic mechanism of health and disease. Over the past decade, gene alterations conferring an ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

We are entering the season of viral upper respiratory infections when I am asked by patients and friends how to prevent and treat these annoying illnesses.  Antibiotics are of no use for the ... Read More »

There are some medical concerns I hear from patients over and over again. I thought I'd make a list and address some of the worries.....dangerous or not.

1) Is Q -tipping my ears ... Read More »

Sadly, millions of people affected by depression are not being treated for it.  One reason for this unfortunate situation is that many individuals do not recognize their symptoms as being the ... 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 »

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 »