Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs
A new serious antibiotic resistant bacteria was found in patients who underwent endoscopy at UCLA. Here are 5 things to know about superbugs and 5 things to do about them.
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Physician Assisted Suicide: It isn’t that Simple
Physician assisted suicide is in the news again – but it isn’t a simple story. There are always many factors and complications to balance and weigh. It’s a discussion we shouldn’t be having in courtrooms.
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Fraudulent Supplements Targeted by NY Attorney General
Supplements have been found to not contain ingredients they were labeled with. NY Attorney General sends cease and desist letters.
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Three Great Foods For Your Party
Snacks for your party? Whether you’re celebrating the big game, or just entertaining some friends, here are three snacks that will make all of your parties a lot healthier.
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Measles Outbreak and Anti-vaccination Crowd
The measles outbreak from Disneyland and in the Hockey league have brought out the anti-vaccination crowd. Vaccination success depends upon a herd immunity.
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Vagal Stimulator for Obesity: Lifestyle Wins
An implanted vagal stimulator for weight loss has been approved by the FDA. While some state that this may not be for everyone, there is a population that this might benefit. The question is finding that group.
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Super Antibiotic for Superbugs: We Can’t Win this War
The new antibiotic recently discovered may provide a powerful weapon in our arsenal against bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics. But we need to be careful, because the “friendly fire” of this antibiotic may harm us.
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Seven Deadly Flu Myths
A list of seven deadly flu myths that keep people from getting vaccinated and will make the flu season more miserable for you and your family and friends. Influenza is one of the ten most common causes of death in the US.
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CIA Torture and the Ethics of Physicians Involved
That physicians were involved in the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” means that we as physicians must seek those out, remove their license to practice medicine in all states. Physicians must police themselves – and these doctors need to be re-instructed in medical ethics before being allowed to practice again.
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