Being home is the more desirable place to die for most people, although this is not always possible or desirable. Now, for the first time in about 100 years, dying at home is more common than in the hospital. And, according to 2017 data, death in US hospitals( approx 30% ) is lower than death… Read More »
Michael Bloomberg Good for You! Willing to Spend Your Own Fortune for Our Country Even if you do not secure the nomination, you put country above ego. You deserve our praise and thanks.Other billionaires could do the same to rid us of a would-be billionaire. How ironic. But you appreciate so well that Trump is… Read More »
Much is known about adult obesity at the national level in the U.S., but now a recent ,study presented in The New England Journal of Medicine ( 12/19/19) pages 2440-2450, has examined the issue of obesity in adults 18 and older at the state level, and projects the expected trends out to the year 2030.The… Read More »
With the ongoing impeachment process awaiting the Senate’s receipt of the Articles from the House, and the continuing release of more pertinent information to the public by the press, the opportunity exists to review additional salient, and clarifying points. There is a universal consensus of opinion within the medical community that our president is a… Read More »
Autonomy is defined by -self-governance (including democracy)Individuals are self-directed, able and should act by their own free choice.-actions motivated by morality, not by desire (Kant) Autocracies concentrate supreme and absolute power to one individual, or a small group of rich and or powerful individuals, without regard to other’s opinions, wishes, or their involvement or partaking… Read More »
Three Pieces of Medical Advice to Live Healthier in the New Year and Forever In all my years in diagnosing and treating patients, these three pieces of advice are some of the most important suggestions to live by in our busy and demanding times: 1. During any and all interactions with medical providers, answer their … Read More »
The assassination of Iranian General Soleimani in Iraq comes at a very unique time for our country . Whatever truly motivated this action, let’s hope our government has thought out the ramifications of it. The questions are why now, for what gain, and do law abiding nations have the ethical and moral authority to assassinate… Read More »
The centuries old bond of trust existing between patient and medical provider has been indispensable in allowing frank and protected dialogue between the two. The basis for correct diagnosis and subsequent treatment is the patient history. This is the “story” detailing all relevant aspects of the patient’s condition, or illness, and is derived by question… Read More »
Society’s Ten Commandments(for the sake of reasonableness, and discovering areas of commonality)The ultimate Commandments, and their details open for discussion. -Follow the laws, recognizing you are not perfect, nor are they. Work to change them where necessary.Violating the law should result in appropriate consequences, equally and justly applied to all without prejudice.No one is above… Read More »
Mark Galli Thank goodness for Mr. Galli, editor of Billy Graham’s Evangelistic publication.2 questions:What took so long for religious leaders to comment publicly regarding our president’s lack of morality?What is religion without morality?Those quick to criticize the Muslim faith are often the same whose voices until now have been silent.Mr. Galli deserves our respect, and… Read More »