Second Opinion

An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them.

Improving the environment to improve health

The EPA has just passed some air pollution rules that could improve our American’s health. 

05-04
03:25

Confirmation Bias

Research findings are not etched in stone.

04-26
03:59

Brain Drain

America's dependency on foreign medical graduates, helps us but disadvantages countries around the world. 

04-20
04:12

Those who receive the poorest healthcare in America

The medical needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often ignored, and their care suffers.  

04-13
03:59

The importance of bird flu

We may still have some lingering pandemic fatigue but the new bird flu has the potential for significant harm if we are not careful.

04-06
04:13

Giving and Receiving Bad News

Would you prefer to receive bad medical news in person or over the phone?

03-30
03:51

The recurrence of measles in a time of misinformation

Measles, a highly contagious disease, is making a comeback in the US and we are not as prepared as we have been in the recent past.

03-22
03:58

Mistreated and Ignored

Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity

03-15
03:57

Batwa indigenous people of Uganda

Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.

03-09
03:33

Prevention in Uganda

On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.

03-02
04:21

Why can’t I prescribe a person a home?

Classic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.

02-23
03:48

Limited Access to Medical Records

Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.

02-17
03:57

Do grades motivate learning?

As medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?

02-11
03:14

The health impact of microplastics

There is a critical need to rethink healthcare delivery to reduce microplastic waste

02-03
03:50

Superstitions and well-being

It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence

01-27
04:27

Diagnosing ADHD

The condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.

01-20
03:48

The truth behind spinal cord stimulation

Industry tries to do what it can to keep the secret that these devices just don’t work very well.

01-12
03:44

In memory of a medical hero

Sidney Wolfe accomplished far more than most of us mere mortals

01-05
03:56

Home Testing for Cervical Cancer

If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates

12-31
03:43

Excessive Radiation from CT Scans

Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems

12-22
04:00

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