Nick Norwitz interviews Aseem Malhotra, MD, a consultant cardiologist, on controversial new findings challenging LDL cholesterol’s role as an independent risk factor for heart disease. They discuss data…
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies target platelets, leading to their destruction in the spleen and resulting in reduced platelet counts. It often presents…
Neelam Misra, MD, Assistant Medical Director, Manhattan Total Health, discusses the possible mechanisms of action of analgesia from acupuncture. References and Resources Helms JM. Acupuncture in the West.…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University, provides an overview of the current treatment options for Hepatitis B. References and Resources Lok AS. HBV…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University, provides an overview of the epidemiology and clinical progression of Hepatitis B. References and Resources Gish RG,…
Neelam Misra, MD, Assistant Medical Director, Manhattan Total Health, discusses music therapy and it’s suggested mechanism of action. References and Resources Boso M, Politi P, Barale F, Enzo…
Can hypnosis help manage side effects in breast cancer patients? Hear about a new randomized clinical trial of hypnosis in breast surgery patients. References and Resources Montgomery GH,…
Parker Ward, MD discusses recent studies on ABI testing and their correlation with abnormal echo findings. References Ward RP, Goonewardena SN, Lammertin G, Lang RM. Comparison of the…
Greg Chang, MD, also an Olympic fencer, discusses new MRI technology and emerging research on bone microstructure in athletes. References and Resources Black DM et al. Randomised trial…
Wireless Mike Banks, MD sits down with the always-ready Dr. Ruth Westheimer to discuss the recent publication on sexuality and health among older adults in the United States…
Farr A. Curlin, MD discusses the evolving relationship between religion and medicine and recent controversies. References and Resources Curlin FA, Lawrence RE, Chin MH, Lantos JD. Religion, conscience,…
Farr A. Curlin, MD discusses the concept of “robust tolerance” and the emotionally charged environment in the United States surrounding the influence of religion in medicine. References and…
