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…
Sameer Badlani, MD reviews the role of email in communicating with patients. References and Resources Car J, Sheikh A. Email consultations in health care: 2—acceptability and safe application…
Nicole Artz, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospital, discusses the increasing role of the internist in the management of patients with sickle cell…
Sameer Badlani, MD, Instructor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Hospital, reviews consumer informatics and the personalized health record. References and Resources Sillence E, Briggs P,…
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…
