Enhancing Doctor-Patient Communication

The studies show efficacy and safety. We need such data on any supplement that consumers might buy.

More on the metabolic syndrome

Now we need to develop methods for inducing ourselves and our patients to exercise and eat more healthy.

The Art of Internal Medicine

I wonder if the majority of our citizens would favor their interpretation here. Hopefully the Supreme Court will not accept the case.

Listening to Patients: The Key to Better Medical Outcomes

I do favor capitalism, however, I wish that the medical literature was more accessible. So does the Dr. Harold Varmus. 

Q&A 14

We have often little incentive to accept an additional patient. Patient care is suffering – and ability to pay (while a factor) does not necessarily help one find a physician.

On knowledge translation

I hope the title did not lose you. Knowledge translation represents the missing link between publication and practice change.

More on David Bloom

This story remains tragic, but I hope that this rant has helped you understand why it happened. Understanding represents just a little solace.

Supplements – lack of scientific rigor

Read the entire article. Stay away from unproven supplements. Do not get duped by fancy glossy ads. This industry needs regulation – for the public health.

Radu on smoking cessation

We need scientific integrity even in political discussions. We also need common sense in leaders.

Q&A 13

So ends another Q&A. As usual each Sunday I rant on those issues which strike me as controversial or otherwise interesting.