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Pharma frequently not reporting postmarketing studies
Many recent FDA-approved drugs and biologics turn out not to be safe and effective and eventually...
How to avoid being assigned a legal guardian
In 2017, Rachel Aviv wrote a story for the New Yorker on how an older couple in Nevada ended up...
Concerns about your antidepressant? Talk to your doctor!
On April 8, 2018, the New York Times published a front-page article titled, “The Murky Perils of...
Do you need a POLST, Physician Order for Life-Sustaining...
A POLST or Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment is a type of advance directive written by...
Before choosing a nursing home, check out Nursing Home Inspect
If you are looking into nursing home options, Pro Publica has an online tool worth exploring...
Osteoporosis, bisphosphonates and how to keep your bones strong
Bisphosphonate drugs, such as Fosamax, are marketed heavily to older adults as a medicine that...
If we can import food safely, why not medicines?
Have you ever thought about the difference between importing food and importing medicines? They...
Do not take supplements on blind faith
As a primary care doctor, I come across several interesting situations, challenges and experiences...
When to avoid preventive care services
Medicare covers a wide array of preventive care services, which can offer tremendous benefits. But...