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...essay is a masterpiece of good writing, humor and the human side of medicine. It's rare to find someone who can express a patient's feelings without resorting to melodrama and at the same time provide a coherent explanation of a disease and its treatment. The communication between doctor and patient would benefit from having a similar text for other conditions. José Emilio Batista, M.D., Ph.D. Barcelona, Spain Field of Dreams Despite the continuing inquest into Zidane's head butting, the problem with Italy's victory is that decisions worth millions are left to an individual...
...while it's not quite ready for the doctor's office yet, it's still worth watching in coming years. This test, which could also lead the way to new drug treatments for Alzheimer's, incorporates some of the latest theories about how the disease gets started, and the best ways to treat it. Recent studies suggest that while it is a brain disorder, Alzheimer's earliest sign might be an imbalance in the body's immune system. This shows up as an inflammatory reaction that occurs not just in the brain cells, but throughout the body. The net effect...
...Second Opinions Don't Always Add Up Too many physicians are quick to refer patients to yet another doctor instead of doing the heavy lifting themselves. That's not only inefficient ? it's bad medicine
...Once a drug you name gets listed in the computer as "allergy" though, the pharmacy computer kicks out any order a doctor makes for it; they won't send your nurses the drug. Then when you really need the drug, you might not be able to describe your reaction to it. Few practitioners take the time to go over your list, carefully asking, "now what really happens when you take X?"; they just won't prescribe it. We use first-line drugs first for a reason - they generally work the best with the least bad side effects. So you could...
...patients still ask for "the good stuff" - the actual brand name drug - not the generic forms. By law the pharmacy has to give you the far cheaper generic pill unless the doc writes "DAW" (Dispense As Written) in the little box on the script. It's easy for the doctor to do this - it takes less time and effort to write the three letters than to convince you you're wasting money. I've never seen any significant difference between the generic and branded versions of the drugs I prescribe. Neither have the colleagues I've asked. Save your money...