A Call to Action for Pain Patients and Advocates
We have until Dec 4th to submit professional comments on the DEA’s proposed 2024 controlled substances production quota cuts.
The Importance of Clinical Reasoning
Physicians who attain these skills transform symptoms into a coherent diagnosis and tailor treatments that respect human health.
Healthy Holiday Food Choices for Patients
A comprehensive guide for diabetic and hypertensive patients to navigate food choices and diet through the holidays.
10 Less Common Signs of Holiday Anxiety
To support those who might not be aware of their anxieties, we shed light on ten less recognized symptoms and ...
Travel Precautions for Thanksgiving 2023
We provide guidance on navigating travel during this holiday season, emphasizing the importance of staying informed and vigilant.
Prologue: Doctor Bison’s Fables
The book, Doctor Bison's Fables, was generated out of the catastrophic events for my patients and me over the last ...
How Physicians Lose Patient Trust
We explore how physicians can lose the trust of their patients through the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation.
8 Excuses to Stay Sober Over the Holidays
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those committed to sobriety, it can also ...
Unraveling How Patients Lose Credibility with Their Physicians
We aim to shed light on the factors that contribute to the loss of credibility in patients and how these ...
How Patients Lose Credibility with Their Physicians
We explore the various reasons why patients may lose credibility in the eyes of their healthcare providers, in hopes of ...
Factors That Determine Reader Confidence in Healthcare Articles
We summarize the science behind establishing trust and offer practical tips for aspiring authors who seek to write credible health ...
A Two Headed Monster – State Attorneys General and the Drug Enforcement Agency
A chronic pain patient advocate analyzes the negative affect of the opioid settlements on the relative availability of medically necessary ...
FDA Evaluation of Certain Bulk Drug Substances in Compounding: Clinical Interpretation
Clinicians increasingly encounter patients using or requesting peptide-based therapies sourced through compounding pharmacies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified a subset of bulk drug substances, including certain peptides, that may present significant safety risks when used in compounded formulations. The clinical question is whether these regulatory signals reflect meaningful patient-level risk and how they should influence prescribing behavior. This matters because compounded peptides often sit outside traditional approval pathways, creating uncertainty around quality, dosing consistency, and safety. Understanding...
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