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 »
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 »
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 »
Obtaining family history from parents and siblings who aren't very forthcoming about their medical history can be tricky. A new tool from the Department of Health and Human Services may make ... Read More »