The Comprehensive Benefits of Regular Exercise

One should always worry when someone uses hyperbole and obfuscation to make points. Scare Tactics Part II.

The Debate Over Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Safety

General surgeons should understand their limitations. As I read the article, apparently many surgeons do not understand.

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Nearly 7 million people have private medical insurance, 6 million are in health cash benefit plans, and 3.5 million trade union members.

Critical Thinking in Medicine

I have not ranted on this subject for a long time (malpractice, the insurance industry and the pharmaceutical industry kept getting in the way).

What are the problems with the Atkins diet?

The data speak. At least in the short run Atkins works for dramatic weight loss. I am glad the the NIH is studying the diet in a longer-term study.

Addressing the Real Issues

We must understand the intended and unintended consequences of any proposal. Unintended consequences are much easier to see in retrospect!