Yearly Archives: 2016

USPSTF Tries to Keep Doctors Out of Your Pelvis

Many women will be happy with the USPSTF – that learned body that reviews medical interventions and decides which are worthwhile. They have come out with a draft recommendation that I know will please many of my patients. To stop doing yearly pelvic exams.There are 63 million pelvic exams performed per year at a cost…

Gene Discovery counters the Wimp Factor of Depression

People who suffer from depression often see it as a moral failing. A lack of chutzpa. A weakness - rather than a derangement of their biochemistry, like, say, diabetes or under-active thyroid. [caption id="attachment_1741" align="aligncenter" width="500"] A Discovery to Make You Feel Better About Yourself[/caption] My take is this unfortunate, and illogical view partially comes from…

Exec pay at Blue Cross parent rises despite Obamacare woes

Despite the complaints from insurance companies and dumping people, the Blues still pay massive increases to executives.

There’s reason to think there’s a bit too much emphasis on cholesterol levels – and not enough on plant based diet.

Yearly Archives: 2016

USPSTF Tries to Keep Doctors Out of Your Pelvis

Gene Discovery counters the Wimp Factor of Depression

Exec pay at Blue Cross parent rises despite Obamacare woes

Are We Oversold on Cholesterol?

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