Articles by Dr Simpson

How Do You Choose A Hospital?

How do you choose a hospital? Sometimes having a choice is not a good thing. This is where the marketplace makes little sense.

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Athletes and Bad Medicine

Cupping is just the latest quackery in amateur and professional athletics. Don’t believe everything you see at the Olympics.

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Cupping: The Secret of Olympians

Cupping is the rage at the Olympics, as seen on Michael Phelps. The secret is where they place the cups.

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Zika killing Mosquitos Approved by FDA

The FDA approved genetically modified mosquitos to be used in a field trial in FL. What were the results?

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Plant Proteins and Unhealthy Lifestyle

Vegetarians everywhere noted the study that said if you eat more plant proteins it offsets the risk of an unhealthy lifestyle. But did it really say that?

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Libertarian Party and Healthcare

The Libertarian Party Healthcare plan is nothing short of removing all government intervention from healthcare. Proving again that libertarian is another word for someone who doesn’t want to pay for anything.

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Dangerous Drugs: Heartburn Drugs

Proton pump inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs but have severe side effects. They have been associated with dementia, fractures, chronic renal failure…

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Summer Hiking: I recommend Junk Food

When does a weight loss surgeon recommend junk food? Well there is a time – hiking in the desert, running in hot weather, or marathons. It may be the only time I recommend it.

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Medical Marijuana – This Doctor Changed His Mind

Time to take medical marijuana out of schedule 1 for the DEA and into schedule 3. Medical marijuana has enough evidence to show efficacy – we should study it widely.

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