Author Archive for J. R. White

Articles & Studies | By May 15, 2008 | By J. R. White | 2 Comments

Acknowledging Vaccination Concerns

Articles and Studies Category I feel like such a rebel. The British Medical Journal recently featured an editorial, Improving uptake of MMR vaccine. As the title suggests, this article tries to isolate the reasons why some parents choose not to vaccinate and how to change this disturbing (in the authors’ opinions) trend.

Part of me really emphasizes with the pediatricians and other health officials who urge vaccination compliance. Until I had children I didn’t realize how imposing the word is… v-a-c-c-i-n-a-t-i-o-n-s. In fact I clearly remember my best friend, lying on her hospital bed, a few hours after giving birth, asking me whether her newborn son should get one vaccination or another. Read more →

Extremist Muslim Doctors Do More Than Heal | May 07, 2008 | 7 Comments

When I initially read the article Radical Muslim doctors and what they mean for the NHS, I thought about the Catholic Church. Now, before anyone gets all upset, let me clarify: I am not in anyway connecting Catholic and radical Muslim ideology. Instead, I see a historical connection between the political... Read more →

Ignoring Natural Remedies | March 30, 2008 | 2 Comments

I have yet to form a solid opinion regarding universal health coverage. Regardless of what I conclude to be the best policy, I am glad that the issue is out there. But I wish that this topic was more extensive; I wish that our country would broaden its’ definition of healthcare to include alternative... Read more →

Discovery of Sexual Side Effects of Spanking Won’t Change Minds | March 26, 2008 | 8 Comments

There’s something undiscriminating about change. Regardless of age, social status, education, or upbringing, most people’s first reaction to change is usually one of resistance. It doesn’t seem to matter if the change is positive or even if the change is backed up by substantial evidence,... Read more →

Why People Stop Taking Anti-Depressants: Part 3 | March 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

We’ve examined the common reasons people stop taking anti-depressants. That’s part of this puzzle. We’ve looked at the difficulty of proving the type of depression an individual has. Now, let’s answer the big question: why does the “cause” of depression really matter?... Read more →

Why People Stop Taking Anti-Depressants: Part 2 | March 20, 2008 | 2 Comments

It’s not unusual for people to stop taking their anti-depressants. And while this can be confusing and frustrating to others, a careful consideration of the reasons behind this common occurrence can help end this cycle. Called non-compliance, researchers have concluded that people stop taking medication... Read more →

Why People Stop Taking Anti-Depressants: Part 1 | March 17, 2008 | 5 Comments

Recently I read an AP article entitled Experts: Troubled patients may go off meds. This article used the recent college shootings by Steven Kazmierczak as an example of someone who stopped taking a psychiatric drug and then “lost it.” In a nutshell, the article goes on to explain reasons... Read more →

The Sad Implications of Sunday Sleep Problems | February 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t get good sleep. I don’t get enough sleep. In fact, I believe that, if given the chance, I could sleep for the next 48 hours. If given the choice between a new car and a few months of guaranteed good sleep, I’d probably go with the sleep. But I attribute... Read more →