MD Whistleblower

Ask most of us if we are honest and we will likely respondin the affirmative.  Who among us wantsto admit publicly that we are a cheat or a liar?
It would be more accurate to describe ourselves as mostlyhonest, since there are occasions when we do some fact massaging and truthshading.  And, sometimes, applying alittle spin may be the better choice....

Is gluten really Public Enemy #1?  Many seem to regard it as a toxin..  Restaurants and supermarkets offer a widevariety of gluten-free foods.  Years ago,physicians advised a gluten-free diet only for individuals who had celiacdisease (CD), which is...

You mightthink that gastroenterologists like me are conversant with food allergies.  You would be wrong.  Here is a second misunderstanding you likelyharbor.  Most individuals who believe orsuspect that they are suffering from a food allergy have no...

There are many forces driving utilization in healthcare.  Patients come to doctors forexplanations and relief and many symptoms will lead to diagnostic testing.  For example, if you tell your physician thatyou have a burning sensation when you urinate...