Doctor, Drug Rep Plead Guilty in Nuedexta Drama
A doctor and a drug rep from Ohio pleaded guilty on Monday to their roles in a kickback scheme that pushed prescriptions for dextromethorphan/quinidine (Nuedexta) onto patients who didn’t need it, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Deepak Raheja, MD, and Frank Mazzucco, a regional business manager for Avanir Pharmaceuticals, allegedly conspired to boost […]
Doctor Looks To Provide Abortions At Off-Shore Site After Roe Reversal
A Bay Area doctor is looking to circumvent Southern states’ abortion restrictions through a “floating health clinic” on federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Advertisement PRROWESS – or “Protecting Reproductive Rights Of Women Endangered by State Statutes” – won’t be subject to state abortion restrictions like those in the states that border the Gulf, […]
What To Do If Your Insurance Denies You Treatment Based On Your Weight
You go to the doctor for medication or a procedure you need in order to live a happier, healthier life. Your doctor approves … but your insurance does not. This happens frequently. A recent New York Times article, for example, highlighted how patients who qualified for a new weight loss drug were denied coverage by […]
Make the Diagnosis: Something to Get Hot and Bothered About?
Presentation A mother brought her 4-week-old daughter to the doctor concerned about a vesicular rash that developed on the girl’s back within the last day. On examination, tiny vesicles in a primarily truncal distribution were seen. The patient had no systemic symptoms and appeared well. Can you diagnose the patient? Click here to use the […]
Divalproex Sodium: Bipolar Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities Headaches are the most common reason why a person goes to the doctor or other healthcare professional for treatment. There are different types of headaches, for example, migraine, tension, and cluster headaches. The most common type of headache is tension headache. Migraine is much less common. There are few […]
Make the Diagnosis: This is a Bit…Fishy
Presentation A 43-year-old woman visited her doctor about a smooth nodule that developed on her right hand 2 weeks ago. On examination, a tender, erythematous plaque with an ulcer was seen on her right dorsal hand. The patient had no recent travel history. She recalled injuring her hand a few weeks ago in the process […]
When My Infant Daughter Was Declared Brain-Dead, I Had To Make An Unimaginable Choice
Nearly a decade ago, the doctor who had been responsible for my daughter’s care in the pediatric ICU asked me: “Would you consider organ donation?” My mind struggled to string his words into a decipherable sentence. My husband and I had just been told that our 1-year-old daughter, Rehma, was brain-dead. She was on a […]
Doctor Assesses Surprisingly Accurate Medical Memes
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Doctor Mike” on social media — reacts to surprisingly accurate medical memes. Following is a partial transcript (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: It’s kind of a chilly day outside, so I’m just checking out some cool memes. “When a pregnant woman goes […]
When Is Green Poop a Sign of Infection?
What is green poop? Your doctor may be able to diagnose the cause of green poop by taking a sample of your stool. They’ll send your stool sample to the lab to test for the presence of bacteria or other infections. Poop (also known as stool) comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. As […]
PSA: You Probably Don’t Need To Be Weighed At The Doctor’s Office
For many struggling with body image, heading to the doctor for a specific health issue or even just a routine checkup is more stressful than it needs to be. Weigh-ins are a standard practice before you see your doctor, but if you’ve experienced an eating disorder or are self-conscious about your weight, jumping on a […]