Insights

~ By Dr. Anthony Pearson I’m a big advocate of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans for helping make decisions on individual patients with intermediate risk for CAD. Several speakers at this year’s American College of…

While many people believe that abstinence is the best policy, others argue that teen pregnancy rates are higher when only abstinence is taught. We asked American doctors on Sermo about their thoughts on sex education.…

With so much of one’s life being spent working, it’s ideal for your work space to be one that makes you feel peaceful and happy. Of course, what makes a “happy” work space is completely…

~ Dr. Dennis Morgan Solicitations from predatory journals are not just spam—they’re malicious. They pose as legitimate journals to attract researchers and academics. For a fee, they will provide you with a citation but no…

– By a Diabetology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology specialist in Hungary Although modern medicine and the resulting specializations tend to treat one area or organ separately from the others, checking the status of the oral…

An orthopedic surgeon in the US wonders whether or not a physician’s confidence level impacts how a patient interprets their own treatment outcomes. I have always practiced with a humble and self-deprecating style.  I think…

~ Heidi Moawad MD Turtles are considered a relatively low maintenance pet due to their simple nutritional needs and their cleanliness when compared to most domestic pets. Yet, contact with turtles and most ‘household’ reptiles…