An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them. Sign up to receive the Second Opinion topics in newsletter form... more
Dairy farmers play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our milk. But, they all need to make public... more
We are not helpless, and the situation is not hopeless. We can’t wipe out mental illness, but we can enact... more
For those Americans with end-stage kidney disease, insurance coverage is never an issue. Why can’t we provide this universal coverage... more
Research is required to be evaluated to protect research subjects. But, in many cases, this is not happening.
Hospitals strive for early discharge, but it may not be in the patient’s best interest.
For those with worrisome symptoms the test might be useful, but it has problems when used to screen people for... more
We still have a lot to understand about bird flu (H5N1), but elephant seals have given us new reasons to... more
The wait can be long, and our thoughts often turn to the worst-case scenario
We are regularly bombarded with advertisements promoting unproven and non-approved dietary supplements. Congress has chosen to look the other way.
Medical and Spiritual Professionals are like two ships passing in the night
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