Hitting a Nerve

Hitting a Nerve

Wisdom from an unexpected source

It’s not just the young who can learn from the wisdom of the old. The older can learn, and be reminded of, many good things from the young. Even...

Hitting a Nerve

When the benchwarmer is a slugger

I'm far more willing (as are my patients) to take chances with Felbatol for epilepsy than the current MAB bunch for Alzheimer's disease.

Hitting a Nerve

An expensive lesson

We need to emphasize to kids – and the general population – that the emergency department is for emergencies.

Hitting a Nerve

Spin doctors

I’m worried that many treatments in development for Alzheimer’s disease are more spin than substance.

Hitting a Nerve

A fair trade-off

While my inpatient days are probably behind me, I can’t say I’ll miss them.

Hitting a Nerve

From bored to springboard

The mind that keeps working is a powerful tool, driving us forward in all walks of life.

Hitting a Nerve

A box of memories

Of the roughly 15,000-20,000 patients I’ve seen in my career some I remember clearly, others not, but all are valuable.

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