October 3rd, 201601225Conflicting views have again emerged about statin medications in two leading British Medical Journals. Statins are used to lower cholesterol and have been the best...
June 22nd, 201601181Set in the world of a spoofed prescription drug commercial, Nature Rx offers a hearty dose of laughs and the outdoors - two timeless prescriptions for whatever ails you....
May 23rd, 201601106A report from the BMJ recently claimed that medical error or misadventure was the third largest cause of death in the USA. The annual figure, estimated at 251,000, was...
May 16th, 201621562We live in a time of paradox. In the western world (indeed in almost all countries) life expectancy is increasing. Historically people had to worry about not having...
May 2nd, 201601240This year we have lost much musical talent. The passing of Prince is another loss that is being mourned. The sudden nature of his passing has of course led to much...
April 25th, 201601265In most western countries inflation is under reasonable control. Prices are rising for most consumer goods by 2% or less. In addition to this as technology advances the...
April 18th, 201601172A quote from Hippocrates about the role of medicine came to me when considering the case of Oshin and treatment for his cancer - “Cure sometimes, treat often and...
March 14th, 201601582There is an old adage which says never let the facts get in the way of a good story. You might think that a scientific pursuit such as medicine would be immune to this...
February 29th, 201601388If you hit your thumb with a hammer it hurts and you may scream out. Sounds obvious enough. The reaction, to cry out or curse, is a normal response to what has happened....
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