Alternative Medicine Article from the Economist
Here is the link from a recent article from the Economist about Alternative Medicine. It takes a hostile attitude towards alternative medicine, of all varieties,...
The Economist, “Think Yourself Better”
Here is another letter in rebuttal to the articles in the Economist. I would also direct you to my previous post about believing in treatments...
The Economist, “Think Yourself Better”
Here is another letter in rebuttal to the articles in the Economist. I would also direct you to my previous post about believing in treatments...
The Triumph of New-Age Medicine
I must be the opposite of ADD. I’ve been deeply involved with some research issues, which I hope to blog about in the near future,...
Medication Injuries on the Rise
From the “First, Do No Harm” department, a recent study showing that medication related injuries leading to hospitalizations has increased by 50% in recent years....
Estrogen Therapy, Now Recommended Again
This is a good column by Gail Collins on the confusing, conflicting medical studies that are reported by the press and how difficult it is...
Tendon Pain, what works?
This article from the New York Times looks at the interesting phenomenon that sometimes occurs with tendonitis: using the injured area, even intensely, can sometimes...
Lymph Node Dissection Not Necessary in Breast Cancer
This study came out a few weeks ago and I’ve been meaning to post about it just because it is of utmost interest to patients...