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Remembering What It Means To Be A Doctor
One week ago I was in rural Uganda supporting a new initiative aimed at improving the health of pregnant mothers. This is the third in a series of entries on my experiences there. I still had the taste of dust … Continue reading
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Should You Be On a Statin?
In the past two decades lowering LDL cholesterol has become synonymous with the fight against heart disease. Millions of people are on statins — the most popular class of cholesterol-lowering medications — including Lipitor and Crestor. Despite this, doctors still … Continue reading
Making Light of Preventive Health
Sometimes it’s good to laugh at ourselves. The text below is from an email chain that pokes well-intentioned fun at preventive health.* I hope it makes you laugh. The irony of it is that while the doctor’s responses are meant … Continue reading
Introducing Your Preventive Health Care Checklist
Much of what doctors do is a mystery. Nowhere is this ambiguity as great as in the routine checkup or the “healthy visit.” If we have a cough, we know what to expect — the doctor will ask questions about … Continue reading
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