Commentary
Commentary
On Second Thought: Aspirin for Primary Prevention — What We Really Know
Recommendations vis-à-vis aspirin have evolved at a dizzying pace.
Commentary
Is Being ‘Manly’ a Threat to a Man’s Health?
We have empirical evidence that men downplay their medical symptoms — and that manlier men downplay them even more.
Commentary
Six Tips for Media Interviews
Researchers often share their findings with news organizations and these tips can help guide those interviews.
Commentary
A Doctor Gets the Save When a Little League Umpire Collapses
Surgical oncologist aids umpire hit by a ball during a Little League game.
Commentary
Is It Possible To Treat Patients You Dislike?
Physician asks if patients can receive the best care if the doctor-patient relationship breaks down.
Commentary
The New Cancer Stats Might Look Like a Death Sentence. They Aren’t.
Data show that people under 50 are experiencing higher rates of cancer than any generation before them.
Commentary
What Should You Do When a Patient Asks for a PSA Test?
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in males, but the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends against population-based screening...
Commentary
Are Targeted Drugs the Future in Colorectal Cancer?
Preliminary results from three trials suggest some benefits of cetuximab plus irinotecan in patients who’d already had epidermal growth factor...
Commentary
Treating Family: Ethicist Discusses Whether It’s Appropriate
In the long run, the policy about not treating your family and friends makes sense.
Commentary
Should There Be a Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians?
How do we best measure, assess, and revalidate elderly physicians and surgeons?
Opinion
‘Reform School’ for Pharmacy Benefit Managers: How Might Legislation Help Patients?
Dr. Madelaine A. Feldman writes how pending federal legislation targeting PBMs might affect patients’ access to medications and also delink drug...