The problem of overdiagnosis: What can patients do?

An interesting article in the journal Pediatrics is both intriguing and sobering. It is intriguing because it lays bare something we don’t talk much about or teach our students about; it is sobering because it describes the potential harm that can come from it, harm I have personally witnessed. The issue is overdiagnosis, and it’s related to our relentless… Read More: The problem of overdiagnosis: What can patients do? »

Another Patient Has Died From Lung Disease After Vaping

A second person has died from a severe lung illness after vaping, according to a lead investigator on the case in Oregon. The investigator said that the person had apparently become sick after vaping T.H.C. from a product purchased at a recreational marijuana shop in the state. The investigator, Dr. Ann Thomas, a pediatrician and… Read More: Another Patient Has Died From Lung Disease After Vaping »

Why Sports Improves Mental Health: 5 Facts in Favor of Training

We all undoubtedly heard that sports help to avoid depression, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and many other problems. Sports will not only improve your physical form, but also strengthen your mental health, and thus increase your level of pleasure from life. But what exactly are the reasons for such a positive influence from… Read More: Why Sports Improves Mental Health: 5 Facts in Favor of… »