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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Is Red Light Therapy the Key to Skin Rejuvenation?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it also plays a vital role in keeping you alive by protecting your internal organs from the elements and getting rid of harmful toxins through sweating. As you age, your skin will begin to lose its youthful appearance and elasticity, which can cause wrinkles, blemishes, […]

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It’s also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else. Such access lets women control the timing and size of their families so they have children when they are financially secure and emotionally ready and can finish their education and advance in the workplace. After all, having children is expensive, costing US$9,000 to $25,000 a year. And that’s why …

Tattoo regret: How many people are removing their ink?

See how far laser technology has come, you might just be able to erase it completely.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

3 essential questions to ask your doctor at your next visit

As Ben Franklin said many moons ago, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When we talk about chronic diseases and cancer, prevention is paramount. We’d much rather prevent on the front

Doctor, you are not alone

For the doctor, it will be a different place, a different world. Not one of anxiety and guilt, but of support and coordination.

Forcing a Doctor to Care

I have seen my fair share of physician burnout over the past twenty years. I, myself, have toyed with it many times. I have also seen physicians who just didn’t care. There is no other way to explain it. They weren’t bad people but you could tell that their empathy was almost on empty.…Read more →

The 28 highest paying specialties for doctors

Even the lowest earning medical specialty on our list earns $125,700 more than the national average annual income of $73,300.

an app for doctors that really works

Dr Ishani Patel discusses an innovative app that allows you to discuss clinical information securelyThe last couple of years have seen a proliferation of health technologies, with new devices, apps and software. I’ve been taking a look at MedShr, an app developed by doctors to enable case discussion as part of every day clinical practiceIn terms of apps for doctors MedShr sets itself apart…

Doctors 'need to discuss death honestly'

They shouldn't shy away when patients want to talk about the end of their lives, a report says.

Seven Reasons Why You Need a Primary Care Physician

Good health isn’t a result of just diet and exercise. Screening and prevention are two important aspects of health and wellness, right along with nutrition, physical activity and mental wellness. The routine care you receive with a primary care physician…

Doctors Who Can't Hack It

The physicians who are not called "doctor"

Our goal is to support and lift up other women who share our journey, and these data help us spur change.

Why surgeons should say 'sorry' for medical errors

Surgeons don't always disclose information when something goes wrong, but new research suggests disclosure can be good for patients as well as doctors.