What Parents Should Know About the New USDA Dietary Guidelines New USDA Dietary Guidelines have important recommendations: No added sugar before 2 years old and early allergen introduction by 4 months. The Doctor Weighs In
Fear of COVID-19 Keeps Patients From Seeking Medical Care A new survey finds that fear of COVID-19 has kept people from seeking medical care, including people with chronic conditions. The Doctor Weighs In
Telehealth Update from ATA President Dr. Joe Kvedar Joe Kvedar, MD, President of ATA, joins Pat Salber, MD, CEO and Editor of The Doctor Weighs In, for an in-depth telehealth update. The Doctor Weighs In
A Guide to Strategic Due Diligence for Physician Practice Mergers Applying a systematic and thorough approach to strategic due diligence can yield huge returns to practices considering mergers. The Doctor Weighs In
Chronic Wounds: How Self-care Can Help Speed Healing Optimal self-care for patients with chronic wounds includes dressing changes, good nutrition, and recognizing warning signs of infection. The Doctor Weighs In
Recent Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention A prominent neurologist reviews what is known (and not known) about recent evidence-based advances in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention. The Doctor Weighs In
How to Stay Excited and In Love with a Career in Medicine If you combine an insatiable desire to expand skills with a fearlessness to walk away, you can have a long, exciting career in medicine. The Doctor Weighs In
How to Integrate Teledentistry into Your Dental Practice Teledentistry will remain a viable approach to dental care even after the pandemic due to the many benefits it offers dentists and patients. The Doctor Weighs In
Dealing with a Rare Eye Disease in the Midst of COVID19 After being diagnosed with a rare eye disease, a doctor learns the best treatment is immunosuppression-a risky choice in the midst of COVID19 The Doctor Weighs In
Drug Rebates: New Executive Order Only Addresses Part of the Problem Drug rebates often mean consumers pay more for drugs. Manufacturers raise list prices to cover PBM rebates. We pay a percent of list price. The Doctor Weighs In
My Grandparents’ Agonizing Deaths Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor A medical student’s mom told her witnessing her grandfather’s agonizing death was a gift, implying that it would make her a better doctor. The Doctor Weighs In
MdDS Makes You Feel Like You’re Still on the Boat MdDS is an under recognized neurologic disorder where the rocking sensation you experience after getting off of a boat or a plane persists indefinitely. The Doctor Weighs In
Clinical Care of Cancer Patients in the Age of COVID Dr. Bobby Reddy discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care of cancer patients, including changes to treatment and way care is delivered. The Doctor Weighs In
What’s in a Name? – What the “Organic” Label on Foods Really Means The Organic Trend Sales of organic foods in the United States has risen from $11 billion in 2004 to $49 billion in 2018, triple the annual growth rate for all food sales.1… Read More »What’s in a Name? – What the “Organic” Label on Foods Really Means
mTOR and the Science of Aging and Chronic Disease What if you could age slower and maintain your ability to be active and enjoy your family well into your 70’s or 80’s or beyond? What if you could delay the onset of chronic disease by… Read More »mTOR and the Science of Aging and Chronic Disease
Science and Truth: Learning from a Fatal Mutation When Sonia Vallabh learned she had a lethal mutation, she and her husband became scientists and helped shine light on the fate of fatal mutations. The Doctor Weighs In
Skin Tags: What Are They and What Can You Do About Them? You may be tempted to remove skin tags yourself, but there are a number of reasons why you should have them examined and removed by an expert in skincare The Doctor Weighs In
Why We Need to Unlock the Full Potential of Primary Care There are powerful reasons to move to a value-based primary care system. Highly effective Primary Care 3.0 is an indispensable piece of that effort. The Doctor Weighs In
Why Medical Translation and Medical Interpretation Services are Key in Quality Healthcare All industries need translators and interpreters who are trained in different languages. Although some items, symbols, and/or actions may be universally understood, you still need to convey subtle meanings and instructions across cultures.… Read More »Why Medical Translation and Medical Interpretation Services are Key in Quality Healthcare
Reflections on Death with Dignity Facing a painful death from incurable cancer, Brittany Maynard had to move to Oregon so she could control her destiny & die with dignity. Why do so few states allow this? The Doctor Weighs In
Lecithin Supplements: Understanding the Risks and Benefits Before you take lecithin supplements, you should weigh the lack of credible evidence of benefits against scientific literature that suggests safety concerns. The Doctor Weighs In
TakeCHARGE: How Turning 18 Changed My Healthcare Forever A college student describes how the TakeCHARGE 5 Steps program helped her when she turned 18 and healthcare changed for her forever. The Doctor Weighs In
