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Drug Marketing and Data Mining: Free Speech or Free Ride?
Drug reps come to our office fairly regularly, but not as often…
Why Patients Need to Become Experts !
I saw a very interesting patient today. She’d been referred to me…
Nurse Fired for Educating Patient on Hospice Care
This is a post from the Nerdy Nurse and really you must…
Teachers Get Free Botox in Buffalo
The Buffalo public school system’s health insurance covers plastic surgery. There is…
Physician Wellness – Saying “NO” to Endless Hours and Solo Practice
Physician Wellness and a satisfying medical career mean saying “no” to endless…
Should Healthy People Take Cholesterol Drugs to Prevent Heart Disease?
The case against: The case against: Some statin supporters argue that even…
The Patient’s Checklist
I've always promoted self and family advocacy in healthcare situations. As an…
Stents for Stroke Prevention A Risky Proposition
Sen. Mark Kirk, Republican of Illinois, suffered a debilitating stroke on Monday,…
Bill Gates Speak About Challenges of Global Health – Healthcare Budgets in the US – Video
The Wall Street Journal caught up with Bill Gates on his way…
Viewpoints on Health Care Reform Around the Debates
As everyone gears up for an exciting presidential campaign year, health care…
