Of Cows, Milk, and Humans
Oh gods,whoever you are: please save me from True Believers. -Anonymous, 2013 Oh gods,whoever you are: please save me from True Believers. -Anonymous, 2013I recite this prayer whenever I am asked, nay…
Vitamin D and Bone Health for Active Adults
Out of all the benefits of vitamin D, the ones that stand out most are those related to bone health, immune system effects and possible benefits to cognition. In this…
Workout Fuel: The Best Foods to Eat Pre- and Post-Workout [INFOGRAPHIC]
For those of you who are dieting and working out (and I bet there are a lot of you!), here is an infographic showing you the correct foods to eat…
The Trouble with Physician Email
There are many articles on why physicians won't use email to communicate with patients, such as the lack of remuneration, liability fears, HIPAA concerns and time constraints. The fact is,…
Cell Therapy: The Missing Link for a True Artificial Pancreas?
Originally published on MedCitynews.com. Originally published on MedCitynews.com. A closed-loop system of devices referred to as the artificial pancreas has been called the “holy grail” for Type 1 diabetes. Some scientists,…
Oral Anticancer Law: Unintended Consequence
I scratched my head when I received a letter today from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts stating the following:As a result of a Massachusetts State Law, some prescription anticancer…
Storytelling Gives Dementia Patients Joy, Improves Medical Student Attitudes
Earlier this summer I stumbled upon an AM Rounds post, the official blog of the journal, Academic Medicine, entitled
Cigna’s Healthcare Gaming Mission: “Cancer-Fighting” Game App for Kids
Originally published on MedCityNews.com. Originally published on MedCityNews.com.Ten years ago, it would have seemed strange that a health insurance company would want to encourage children to play video games. With…
Digital Health and the Pharmacy: A Prescription for Success
Much has been written about the emergence of digital health, the changing role of the physician and the more active role that patients will be taking in care. But there’s…
Near Absence of Government in Health Reform: Lessons from Nepal
In the US, many health care woes are blamed on the federal or state government. Whether there is too little oversight and lack of transparency or too much interference and…
