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09/25/2025

https://www.physiciansweekly.com/post/will-overreliance-on-ai-tools-lead-to-deskilling-of-doctors

Dr. Linda Girgis provides insightful commentary on a recent New York Times article, “Are AI Tools Making Doctors Worse at Their Jobs?”

02/21/2025

Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) was confirmed to lead the department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The HHS is tasked with protecting the health and wellbeing of Americans by relying on advances in science. Many doctors fear having RFK Jr. as head of HHS. For one thing, he has no medical training or background. In fact, for years, he has championed scientifically flawed theories and pseudoscience....

Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) was confirmed to lead the department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The HHS is tasked with protecting the health and wellbeing of Americans by relyin…

12/05/2024

“Doctors, especially those in private practice, and healthcare organizations, including executives, are disliked by many who feel the US healthcare system is broken, and managed care organizations play a huge role in its dysfunction. That being said, violence is never the answer.” – Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP, Editor-in-Chief, Physician’s Weekly

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10/03/2024

According to CDC statistics, about 2 out of every 5 adults in the US meet the criteria for obesity. The rate in children and adolescents is soaring as well. Controversy exists as to whether obesity should be classified as a chronic disease. Yet, we know the medical complications can cause, including heart disease, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers. It has never been more important to cure the obesity epidemic....

According to CDC statistics, about 2 out of every 5 adults in the US meet the criteria for obesity. The rate in children and adolescents

10/02/2024

I’d Rather Prevent Shingles Than Treat It

Blog Medical Information I’d Rather Prevent Shingles Than Treat It October 2, 2024 Dr. Linda Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Share this:LinkedInTwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppPinterestEmailLike this:Like Loading... Related Related Posts Medical Information What to do...

10/02/2024

Article is sponsored by GSK. As you know, shingles is a painful, itchy rash that occurs on one side of the body and typically lasts 7 to 10 days.1 During the episode, the pain can be quite severe and limit patients’ abilities to perform daily activities.2 It may not end with the rash. I have seen patients struggle to sleep because of the intensity of the pain....

Article is sponsored by GSK. As you know, shingles is a painful, itchy rash that occurs on one side of the body and typically lasts

09/04/2024

Plus a quarter of the published trials changed their results before publication, according to the new research.

09/04/2024

07/18/2023

Tick season is here again along with the worry of Lyme Disease. According to CDC statistics, approximately 300,000 people in the US are diagnosed and treated every year. However, only about 35,000 cases get reported. Testing for Lyme Disease early often produces false negatives and it is important to start treatment early to prevent complications. Many doctors treat when suggestive symptoms are present or there is a high-risk tick bite....

Tick season is here again along with the worry of Lyme Disease. According to CDC statistics, approximately 300,000 people in the US are diagnosed and treated every year. However, only about 35,000 cases get reported. Testing for Lyme Disease early often produces false negatives and it is important t...

03/02/2023

Disinformation is a huge problem in healthcare these days. Suddenly, everyone is a supposed medical expert. While some misinformation is harmless, some of it can be outright dangerous. All over the internet, people are talking about healthcare, from “wellness experts” to politicians. Even some doctors have gone rogue, whether for political aspirations or financial gain. It is hard to know what is good information....

Disinformation is a huge problem in healthcare these days. Suddenly, everyone is a supposed medical expert. While some misinformation is harmless, some of it can be outright dangerous. All over the internet, people are talking about healthcare, from “wellness experts” to politicians. Even some d...

12/16/2022

According to the GOLD report, initial management of COPD should aim at reducing exposure to risk factors such as smoking or other chemical exposures.