Thursday, December 31, 2009

Empowered Patient: Top tips for 2010

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Here's an excellent article to get you started towards empowering yourself for the new year: The top ways to empower yourself and take y...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Mortality Impact of Obesity Said To Be Underestimated

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Obesity may have an even greater impact on mortality than anticipated, according to a new method of adjusting for confounding. http://www.me...
Saturday, December 26, 2009

5 tips for getting what you need from your doctor

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This is a great article. Doctors definitely need to learn how to be better communicators. I tell all my patients to bring with them a list o...
Thursday, December 24, 2009

Strongest evidence yet that Lp(a) causes heart disease

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Please do not forget that there is a overwhelming amount of data supporting lowering LDL as the most important marker for primary and second...
Tuesday, December 22, 2009

How medication mistakes happen in the hospital

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What a great idea -- give patients a list of their medications not only at discharge but everyday while in the hospital! Originally publishe...

Letter to me From Senator Dodd

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Dear Friend, Thank you for contacting my office. My staff and I are reviewing your e-mail and will get back to you shortly. In the meantime,...
Monday, December 21, 2009

Letter to me from Senator Lieberman

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Dear Dr. Portnay: Thank you for contacting me regarding your concerns about decreased Medicare payments to physicians and other providers of...