Nearly half of older adults get overscreened for cancer
A recent study in JAMA finds that nearly half of older adults are still screened for certain cancers above the recommended age. More
Who’s afraid of superbugs?
While everyone is focused on the current pandemic, how can we take actions now to reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance? More
Misinformation on coronavirus is proving highly contagious
As the world races to find a vaccine and a treatment for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight for the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham cures. More
Not-so-shared cancer decision-making
In my cancer care so far, shared decision-making between doctor and patient is only half-working. More
What you need to know about the Alzheimer’s test news
Today’s news about a “breakthrough” test is certainly not the first we’ve heard like that about a possible Alzheimer’s test. More
The Problem of Daily Imaging in the Intensive Care Unit
How does one weigh patient safety against cost, especially when dealing with critically ill patients, for whom mistakes can cost lives? More
‘Inactive’ drug ingredients are not always inactive, study finds
The label on a pill bottle lists the drug’s active and inactive ingredients, but new research concludes some “inactive” ingredients aren’t so inactive. More
Mental Health Apps Rarely Evidence-Based
Mental health apps are rarely evidence-based, according to a new study published in JNCN in Advance. More
Evidence and Orthodontics: Does Your Child Really Need Braces?
Orthodontia is supposed to prevent a host of ills, from cavities to jaw pain. But some experts have found the evidence to be lacking. More
Don’t Hype the Hope for Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine
There's cause for optimism, but the race still has miles to go. More