Dr. G Opines
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Human Interest
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THESE DISEASES?: TWO
To further challenge your curiosity and intellect, I submit a second list of 20 diagnoses you may have never heard…
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Human Interest
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THESE DISEASES?
A couple of things are certain in the realm of human diseases: their names contain many letters and are hard…
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A Day in the Life Scenarios
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT PHYSICIAN INCOME?
In addition to physician happiness, the Medscape survey quoted previously also questioned participants about lifestyle. Within this category were inquiries…
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A Day in the Life Scenarios
PHYSICIAN LIFESTYLE AND HAPPINESS SURVEY
For some reason, professional organizations are overly concerned about physicians’ lifestyles and whether they are a happy lot. Surveys on…
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Drugs & Medications
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT
If you are unfortunate enough to be on the maximum dose of a statin drug and still not have your…
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Cancer
SUNSCREENS TRASHED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Until today, March 24, 2025, I was unaware that there are “elements” of the scientific community who actually believe that…
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Human Interest
SIDS: SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
The sudden and unexpected death of an infant is one of the most emotionally devastating occurrences a parent can experience.…
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Human Interest
DELIVERING BAD NEWS
Someone recently asked me if in medical school we were taught how to talk to patients and deliver bad news.…
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Healthcare Policy
ARE PATIENTS BECOMING SMARTER?
Maybe. Unless you have health insurance that requires you to see your primary care doctor (family physician, pediatrician, internist) first,…
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Human Interest
ARIZONA GOLF RATES ARE RIDICULOUS!
For many years, the game of golf was the recreational activity I loved the most. Whether I played alone, with…
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