Should the annual physical exam be eliminated or improved? This question was explored at length with
two opposing views in editorials in the
New England Journal of Medicine.
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Marijuana—Bad or Good?
Physicians and healthcare systems, as sources of credible public health information, have a responsibility to share both potential risks and unexpected consequences of the legalization of marijuana.
Topics: Bulletin
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Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a tragedy that sadly leaves everyone behind wondering what we could have done differently, how it could have been prevented, or just what went wrong.
The survivors who cared for the loved one, friend, or colleague often anguish over what could have been done.
Topics: Bulletin
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The Impact of Gun Violence and a Plan to Help
Sadly, gun violence continues to be a plague in America. The statistics are shocking. According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2022, there were more than 48,000 firearm-related deaths in the United States according to provisional mortality data – that’s about 132 people dying from a firearm-related injury each day. More than half of firearm-related deaths were suicides and more than 4 out of every 10 were firearm homicides.
Topics: Bulletin
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Pharmaceutical Costs
The costs of many newer medications make it difficult or impossible for patients who either have no medical insurance for medication, lack the resources to pay out of pocket, have high deductibles, or have large copays.
Topics: Bulletin
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Population Health vs. Precision Medicine
More people can live longer, happier, and healthier lives if as a nation we focus on our environment, socio-economic status, ethnic variations, persistent gender discrimination, and other self-induced non-medical risks—rather than personalized medicine or precision medicine.
Topics: Bulletin
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Why Avoid Soda
The average American drinks more than sixty gallons of soft drinks per year, making soft drinks a multi-billion dollar product. In 2005 white bread was
dethroned as the number one source of calories in the American diet, being replaced by soda—according to an article entitled, “
What Happens to Your Body Within an Hour of Drinking a Coke.”
Topics: Eat Wisely Bulletin
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Obesity’s Economic Burden
The economic burden of obesity in the United States is under-recognized. Even though our nation is more aware than ever of the growing
size of our people—which adds hugely to the burden of disease—we seem paralyzed to stop this trend. Perhaps understanding the economic impact will focus our attention.
Topics: Bulletin
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There's an App for that on Your Smartphone
The health care frontier has gone through a revolution because of computer technology. The way we obtain information about conditions or diseases that are of personal interest has changed dramatically due to the ability of all of us to navigate the internet. Of the one million plus apps for smartphones, there are thousands related to health, healthcare, medications, and disease.
As of 2020, 84 million people have used healthcare apps.
