A recent article by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that doctors should consider doing away with a formal handshake with patients as it has been shown to transmit harmful pathogens from one person to another. In the article, researchers discuss the pros and cons of getting rid of the handshake, as well as […]
Fifth-Ranked Azarenka Withdraws From French Open
Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka will not play in the French Open that begins this week because of a nagging foot injury. Azarenka, the fifth-ranked player in the world, has been plagued by the injury all season. She’s only been able to participate in one tournament since the Australian Open in January. Azarenka attempted to […]
Doctors Want To Redefine Obesity
Doctors with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology have proposed a new definition of obesity that takes into account Body Mass Index and weight-related complications. AACE President Dr. Jeffery Mechanick said the old definition isn’t precise enough. “Regarding obesity as simply a number reflecting BMI to then dictate the […]
Dr. Silverman Named Top Doctor For Third Straight Year
Dr. Silverman was recently recognized by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor for 2014! Less than five percent of the nation’s physicians have earned the Top Doctor distinction for outstanding work in their specialty. A doctor must receive a nomination from a peer physician during the online nomination process to be eligible for consideration. Castle Connolly […]
Can Eye Color Predict Pain Tolerance?
A new study presented at the American Pain Society 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting found that a person’s eye color may help predict how their body responds to pain. “There may be certain phenotypes that predict or indicate a person’s response to pain stimuli or drug treatment for pain,” said Dr. Inna Belfer, who presented the findings at the […]
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