To be a Physician Influencer
Many physicians have become social media influencers. Their online presence has altered the patient relationship in ways we have yet ...
Mining Medical Noise
We're familiar with online misinformation. But we’re less familiar with how information overload affects our judgment. It’s time to study ...
Transacting Health Information
We all use the internet to learn about healthcare. We think we’re gleaning information. In reality, we’re using medical content ...
The Value of a Colonoscopy
A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy.
When Medicine and Politics Collide
Voters will decide on Proposal 3, which, if approved, would install protections for a woman’s right to have an abortion ...
Epstein-Barr Virus Tied to Multiple Sclerosis
About 95% of American adults are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus in their lives. And once infected, the virus stays ...
Medical Debt Affects Mental Health
For families on low incomes, difficulty paying bills set the stage for parental mental health problems, especially for fathers.
Hearing Aids Now Available Over-the-Counter
Consumers will now be able to buy hearing aids directly off store shelves and at dramatically lower prices as federal ...
Marijuana-Opioid Switcheroo
The pardoning of federal marijuana convictions may appear to be a step toward the decriminalization of drugs, but there will ...
Importance of Self-doubt
Most providers feign confidence when they should acknowledge their uncertainty. It would improve their clinical decisions.
Serial Surveys of Perceptions
We unveiled the first of many surveys that capture patient perceptions. We expand on their purpose and disclose future questions.
Records Reveal Massive Overcharges to Government
Health officials will make public audits of Medicare Advantage health plans that reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges.
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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