Commentary
Commentary
New colorectal cancer data reveal troubling trends
It has become increasingly apparent that the age profile and associated risks for this cancer are rapidly changing.
Commentary
New antiobesity drugs will benefit many. Is that bad?
Patients are regularly seen discontinuing or reducing the dosage of multiple medications as a result of improvements to multiple weight-responsive...
Commentary
‘Excess’ deaths surging, but why?
‘The excess death gap between the United States and Western Europe has never been higher,’ according to a new study.
Commentary
Is it time to stop treating high triglycerides?
There may be noncardiovascular reasons to treat hypertriglyceridemia.
Commentary
What happens when newer weight loss meds are stopped?
Although these drugs are very effective for weight loss and treating diabetes, there can be adverse effects.
Commentary
Celebrity death finally solved – with locks of hair
Case: A 56-year-old musician presents with diffuse abdominal pain, cramping, and jaundice. His medical history is notable for years of diffuse...
Commentary
COVID can mimic prostate cancer symptoms
“I had none of those previously reported experiences that could suddenly trigger a spike in PSA.”
Commentary
What’s the ‘secret sauce’ to help patients move more?
When surveyed about aerobic exercise and strength training, only 24.6% meet weekly recommendations.
Opinion
Ozempic: The latest weight loss craze and how over-prescribing is harming patients
“Most of us have seen our patients with diabetes having difficulty getting a prescription for Ozempic filled,” says family physician.
Opinion
COVID-19 vaccinations lag in youngest children
As of March 1, 2023, only 8% of children under 2 years and 10.5% of children ages 2-4 years have initiated a COVID vaccine series.