Contrarian

A woman in her 70s reacted to one of my online essays about the importance of narrative medicine to physicians’...

Beyond the numbers on the scale or BMI calculations, obesity is a complex issue that is influenced by perception, lifestyle...

Many lawyers fail to understand the nuances of medicine in the legal world. That leads to poor legal representation of...

Women and girls with ADHD have historically been under and misdiagnosed. It's time we better understand the uniqueness of their...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in healthcare have gained popularity in recent years. But it's role might be limited.

There I was, six years old, walking next to mom down 3rd Avenue, crossing 125th street. We were headed to...

COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands – varies widely.

Nudges are often hailed as an effective tool in the field of behavioral economics, offering a gentle push towards desired...

Insurers or employers can tap into funds provided to patients by drugmakers through copay assistance programs.

Fifteen years ago, an “anonymous” person contacted the federal authorities and said that Dr. Richard Paulus was committing fraud.

By all accounts Dr. Bockoff was a kind and caring physician dedicated to improving the lives of his patients.  Why...

Whatever high minded pretense we might have carried about the separations of power has long gone. Trump proved that easy...