15 Diseases Doctors Often Get Wrong
Some people find it difficult to get a correct diagnosis on certain diseases and conditions, such as celiac disease, fibromyalgia, IBS, and more.
What to Look for In a Heart Disease Doctor
Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States, so prevention and aggressive treatment are key to saving lives. We spoke to a cardiologist about how to find the right doctor and develop a lasting expert-patient relationship with them.
A sick doctor must show up to work. That's wrong.
Doctors are humans and should feel human when they get sick.
There was a time when doctors were doctors
There was a time when doctors were doctors, physicians, and surgeons. There was a time when we were not referred to as contractors, or providers.
When Patients Manage Doctors
People who suffer from multiple chronic illnesses often find they must take charge of managing health-care providers, especially when instructions and prescriptions conflict.
Doctors Save Man Who Swallowed 40 Knives
I don't know why he swallowed the knives. Perhaps he won't die.
Patients much likelier to choose hospital that employs their doctor
When patients have to go to the hospital, they're likely to choose a facility that employs their doctor, a new study suggests. The study, which finds that patients of independent doctors often choose low-cost and high-quality hospitals, hints that not all organizations are successfully integrating care.
As a doctor, did I just feed an addiction? Or ease a man's pain?
Among physicians, the opioid and overdose epidemics have transformed the treatment of pain into a moral and clinical cage fight.
Are male or female doctors better for patients?
A new study finds hospital patients treated by women doctors did better when it came to two important health outcomes
Family Doctors Who Do More, Save More
A study suggests that coordinated care, led by a family doctor who is judicious about referring patients to specialists, leads to cost savings.
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and What to Expect
First blanking on a grandchild’s name, then accusing a son or daughter of stealing personal belongings, to eventually not recognizing close family members—this is the heart-breaking long goodbye, also known as Alzheimer’s disease.
How Qualified Is Your Doctor?
Doctors are facing new requirements to keep up-to-date in their knowledge and care for patients in order to stay certified by medical boards.
What Should We Know About Alzheimer's Disease?
Stanford expert explains the causes, onset, progression and treatment of the disease that affects more women than men.
6 things Hollywood gets wrong about doctors — and 4 things it gets right
There are a lot of myths out there about medicine.
Why does Alzheimer’s disease affect more women than men?
Supported by a new grant from the Alzheimer’s Association, USC researcher explores a key Alzheimer’s gene and how it disproportionately impacts women.
What Doctors Should Know About Social Media Risks and Rewards
Social media can be a powerful tool for engaging and educating patients, but it comes with liability risks. Help protect yourself and your practice by review...
5 Ways to Turn Chronic Disease Management Knowledge into Action
How can healthcare providers leverage existing resources and new strategies to improve chronic disease management and cut spending across the industry?
How is the doctor-patient relationship changing? It’s going electronic.
Online records, video visits and smartphone medicine transform the traditional office appointment.
The Surprising Health Tip That Doctors And Bosses Should Recommend
A new study found that giving back results in 38 percent fewer hospital stays.
