Ethicist Art Caplan discusses data privacy concerns as troubled DNA testing company 23andMe faces a possible sale of its assets. Medscape Business of Medicine
Tag: Commentary
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
Pre-op Evaluations: Does This Patient Really Need One?
Primary care clinicians are frequently asked to conduct evaluations for patients scheduled for surgery. But which patients really need this, how extensive should it be, and should any meds be held? Medscape Family Medicine
Private Equity: Medicine’s Professional Groups Must Weigh In
Ethicist Art Caplan urges professional societies to weigh in on private equity ownership of medical practices. Medscape Business of Medicine
We Haven’t Kicked Our Pandemic Drinking Habit
Many people increased their alcohol consumption during lockdown. But a new analysis suggests that the end of the pandemic didn’t bring an end to the drinking. Medscape
Ethicist: Should ‘Body Roundness Index’ Replace Flawed BMI?
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses a newer measure for assessing health problems due to weight: the body roundness index. Medscape Business of Medicine
The Mysterious Link Between Pesticides and Prostate Cancer
Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study suggesting that we might be able to blame certain chemicals for causing prostate cancer — someday. Medscape
How Old Are You? Stand on One Leg and I’ll Tell You
Duration of unipedal stance is a reliable and gender-independent measure of neuromuscular aging. Medscape
Sanctions for Misinformation: Rare, Not Never, Says Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses board decertification of doctors for spreading misinformation about ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medscape Business of Medicine
H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know
Medscape spoke with CDC’s Tim Uyeki about the rise in human H5N1 bird flu cases and Cara Drehoff about the response to a cluster of cases in Colorado poultry workers. CDC Expert Commentary
AI in Our Practice: Are We Already Part of the Experiment?
Is AI already transforming clinical practice? Hear expert predictions on how AI will reshape healthcare in the next 3-5 years. Medscape Oncology
AI in Psychiatry: Impact on Therapy & Personality Disorders
Can AI play a role in psychiatry? Experts explore its potential in addressing complex issues like personality disorders, therapy, and the limits of chatbot interventions for mental health. Medscape Oncology