Lung cancer comes in two main types: non-small cell and small cell. Each has different patterns, growth rates, and treatment needs. Smoking is the top risk factor, but…
Harry Erba, MD, PhD, Duke University, Durham, NC; Marina Konopleva, MD, PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Thomas Cluzeau, MD, PhD, Central University Hospital…
Family physicians implement the most up-to-date treatments and technologies. Family physicians are using the latest tools when it comes to information technology, including electronic health records that have…
Family physicians are trained in all major medical areas. They diagnose and treat the full range of problems people bring to their doctors. Their intimate knowledge of their…
Family physicians are specially trained in preventive medicine. Preventing a health problem is better than having to overcome one. In addition to treating patients when they are sick,…
Family medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family. In the increasingly fragmented world of healthcare where many medical specialties limit…
Peter B. Ajluni, DO, 2007-2008 President of the American Osteopathic Association, shares his thoughts for medical students and doctors; “Fit for Life”, a concept where he believes doctors…
Nancy A. Kernan, MD, Assistant Chief, Pediatric Bone Marrow Service, Director, Unrelated Donor Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, discusses the importance of SuperSibs!, a national…
Susan Volpicella-Levy, DO, President, New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS), discusses challenges physicians face, especially reimbursement issues and patient physician relationship issues. The New Jersey…
Edward R. Eisner, DVM, Veterinary Dentist, Denver Veterinary Dental Service, Denver, CO, discusses dental concerns in dogs. For more information on veterinary dental services visit: Denver Veterinary Dental…