Time for a Change – Gender Reassignment
by T. A. McNamee, MD9
I still remember him plainly: middle-aged, married, paunchy around the middle. He didn’t come in to the clinic because... READ MORE →
Yearly Archive for 2009
Common Treatment Ineffective for Autism
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDThe growing prevalence of autism worldwide has parents and clinicians searching for effective treatment options. Though not... READ MORE →
Marijuana Withdrawal Syndrome
by Dirk Hanson, MAThere are now several clinical trials showing that mice and dogs show evidence of cannabis withdrawal. (For THC-addicted... READ MORE →
NSAIDs – Prevention or Just Delay of Dementia?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDMany epidemiological and observational studies have reported that the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)... READ MORE →
What is Proprioception?
by Sajid Surve, DOEveryone learns in school about the five senses: vision (sight), audition (sound), olfaction (smell), taction (touch), and... READ MORE →
Who Should Decide the Survivability of Newborns?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDAmong the most controversial of medical issues is the resuscitation of newborns that are unlikely to survive. The Born-Alive... READ MORE →
Reflections on Plasticity
by Sajid Surve, DONeuroplasticity is a relatively new concept for researchers. Up until the 1970s, scientists held firm to the belief that... READ MORE →
Death and Dying in Tough Economic Times
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDCash-strapped states and private health care providers are looking for ways to cut costs and save money in these economic... READ MORE →
Medicate or Educate? – Just Pop a Polypill
by T. A. McNamee, MDAt this moment, a trial is underway in India. This trial, named the TIPS trial, involves a new medication — a so-called... READ MORE →
Dressing for Success? – the White Coat Dilemma
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDFor nearly 200 years, the white coat has served as a symbol of the medical profession. Originally, the white coat was worn... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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