Ethicist Art Caplan discusses considerations regarding assisted-suicide laws. Medscape Business of Medicine
Tag: Commentary
GLP-1s Are Crazy Effective — Just Not Cost-Effective
We know they are expensive, but isn’t the cost recouped by the healthcare savings? Dr F. Perry Wilson explains. Medscape
Tularemia: A Rare but Nationally Notifiable Disease
In the US, most human cases of tularemia historically have been arthropod borne, transmitted by the bite of an infected tick or deer fly. Medscape Pediatrics
There’s a Sandwich Bag of Plastic in Your Brain
Dr F. Perry Wilson reviews disturbing data about the accumulation of nanoplastics in the human body. Medscape
#DiedSuddenly Was BS: Why Did We Believe It?
A hashtag that gained a lot of traction during the COVID-19 pandemic is, thankfully, in decline, but can we avoid buying into such nonsense again? Medscape
Fluoride in Water Supply Not a Risk, Says Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan allays fears amid a resurgence in public concern over fluoridated water. Medscape Business of Medicine
Stress: A New Cancer Risk Factor?
Even everyday stress, the kind that many people experience, impairs the cancer-fighting immune system. Medscape
Virologist Treats Own Breast Cancer: Ethical?
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses ethical questions raised when virologist Beata Halassy treated her own breast cancer using experimental methods. Medscape Business of Medicine
Cardiac to Kidney Care, Standards of Care Offer New Take
Dr Anne Peters concludes her discussion of the ADA Standards of Care with a look at sections on kidney care, pregnancy care, and cardiovascular disease management in patients with diabetes. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
When Doctors With AI Are Outperformed by AI Alone
Why we may need to rethink how we divide responsibilities between human physicians and AI systems to achieve the goal of synergy. Medscape
23andMe’s Business Woes Raise Privacy Concerns: Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses data privacy concerns as troubled DNA testing company 23andMe faces a possible sale of its assets. Medscape Business of Medicine
Healthcare Resolutions for 2025
George Lundberg, MD, on how Americans can focus on the nation’s healthcare, not wealthcare. Medscape Internal Medicine
Doctators in History: Infamous Leaders With a Medical Past
Doctors-turned-dictators, from Assad to Duvalier, left a chilling legacy of tyranny, blending medical expertise with ruthless autocracy. Medscape Family Medicine
More Research on Marijuana Use Is Needed, Says Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses how researching marijuana use remains critical despite increasing legalization. Medscape Business of Medicine
Kraft: The “Medaverse” Means New Roles for Clinicians
Working with a blend of AI tools and avatars, Daniel Kraft sees dramatic changes in how future clinicians will interact with patients. Medscape
GLP-1s: Good News, Bad News
Big data show surprising outcomes of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy. Dr F. Perry Wilson comments. Medscape
The Real Reason Ultraprocessed Foods Are Ruining Our Health
A new machine learning algorithm provides a ‘food processing score’ for every food on grocery store shelves, but will it lead to healthier eating? Medscape
Change Makers: Richard Francis on the Pillars of Innovation
One in every 13 prescriptions in the US is a generic from Teva. Now, CEO Richard Francis is focusing on drug development, delivering better medications faster. Medscape
“I Had No Words”: The Patient Gifts Doctors Never Forget
These doctors were surprised and moved by very personal gifts given to them by grateful patients. Enjoy some good vibes this holiday season. Medscape
Organs From HIV-Positive Donors? Ethicist Weighs In
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses the use of organs from donors with viral infections to increase the available supply for transplantation. Medscape Business of Medicine