Commentary
Opinion
Outstanding medical bills: Dealing with deadbeats
The worst kinds of deadbeats are the ones who rob you twice; they accept payments from insurance companies and keep them.
Opinion
Universal masking is the key to safe school attendance
In 20 elementary schools open for in-person instruction Dec. 3, 2020, to Jan. 31, 2021, compliance with mask-wearing was high and in-school...
Commentary
It’s time for all physicians to have a national medical license
Because physicians’ training requirements don’t vary from state to state, it makes sense. We must take national standardized exams to qualify.
Opinion
What is the real risk of smart phones in medicine?
Advancements in technology can present unforeseen challenges and even compromise safety.
Commentary
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome: ‘Why is my patient getting worse?’
Commentary
When patients demand vaccinated health care providers
At present, federal policy says that employers may, but are not required to, insist that employees be vaccinated.
Opinion
Dogs know their humans, but humans don’t know expiration dates
Plus, a unique solution to living longer, and Mr. Clean takes up dentistry.
Commentary
What’s my number? Do I really need $10 million to retire from my medical practice?
If you look online, articles may recommend having a portfolio valued at $2 million, $5 million, and not uncommonly $10 million or more to retire...
Opinion
Few clinical guidelines exist for treating post-COVID symptoms
‘We can prevent many infections from this virus, but we are still left to manage many post-COVID symptoms,’ says Dr. Linda Girgis.
News
Extensive limb swelling after vaccines – including SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
The bottom line is that the management of pediatric ELS after SARS-CoV-2 vaccines should be the same as after standard vaccines.
Opinion
The Cures Act: Is the “cure” worse than the disease?
‘This act stands in the way of delivering quality, humanizing medical care.’