by admin | Aug 1, 2019 | Climate Change, Environment
I grew up in the 1950s. The world was impossibly large and forgiving. If I had to dispose of some paint or solvent, I’d probably dump it in a hole at the back of the yard. You could throw litter out of your car in front of the police station without consequence....
by admin | Jul 1, 2019 | Journalism
In The New York Times for July 3 of this year, you will find an article titled “10 Findings That Contradict Medical Wisdom”. We reviewed similar areas of reversal in medical wisdom in a recent newsletter but this NYT list you had best either read with care...
by admin | Mar 1, 2019 | About MFP
Columbo made me a better doctor. Remember Columbo? The bumbling detective played by Peter Falk, who seemed never to know what he was doing, turning away from the reluctant witness with his famous “I’m sorry, just one more thing.” He then asked one...
by admin | Feb 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Contents Treat the Patient, Not the Thyroid TestSometimes the Patient is the Best Guide to the Medication DoseThought-Provoking Postscript Treat the Patient, Not the Thyroid Test The Lab Test Said We were Overdosing: We Weren’t Mr. Mandell had developed...