Is the Primary Care Physician Becoming Extinct?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD2
Anyone who has tried to visit a primary care physician lately likely knows first hand that there is a shortage of general... READ MORE →
Yearly Archive for 2008
George Huntington and the Disease Bearing His Name
by Shelley Narula, MBBSGeorge Huntington was the son and grandson of medical practitioners. He gave rise to a great interest in the origins of this... READ MORE →
Physiological Effects of Alcohol Consumption
by Jared Tanner, PhDAlcohol (when used commonly refers to ethanol) is consumed widely around the world for numerous reasons. Its properties have... READ MORE →
Antipsychotics May Decrease the Risk of Suicide
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDSuicide is an all-too familiar consequence of depression. Up to 15% of patients with untreated or undertreated depression... READ MORE →
Documentation in Rehabilitation
by Nirupama Shankar, PT, MHSIt goes something like this… “Patient seen for initial physical therapy evaluation on Aug 7th 2008. Patient is a... READ MORE →
Some Funny Stories From the Trenches
by JC, MDI read with a smile the post by Dr. Sajid Surve about the lighter side of medicine. It reminded me of some funny things that... READ MORE →
Planning for Postnatal Depression
by J. R. WhiteDepression is a subtle thing. It can easily take on the disguise of other illnesses or temporary conditions. Tired? Who isn’t?... READ MORE →
Are You Vegetarian? How Do You Get Enough Protein?
by Nirupama Shankar, PT, MHSIf only I had a nickel each time I was asked this question! Well, I am vegetarian, and my meals are balanced and healthy.... READ MORE →
A Baby’s Smile – Mom’s Natural High
by RD, MDMany people, at one time or another, have witnessed this ritual: a beaming new mother enters with baby pictures. A group... READ MORE →
When “Alternative” Isn’t Anymore – The Ketogenic Diet in Epilepsy
by Jennifer Green, MSI hang out sometimes on a forum for parents of children with epilepsy. It’s a heartbreaking place. If there are kids whose... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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