David Sherer, MD, author of What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You. Now retired from his clinical anesthesiology practice in the suburbs of Washington, DC, he is a repeat winner of HealthTap’s leading anesthesiologists award. DrDavidSherer.com
Surgeons and hospitals may opt not to perform procedures on patients who are very overweight or old, have preexisting health…
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Most of us take for granted that air travel is safe, so our preplanning typically centers on what we’ll do…
If you’ve ever had a biopsy, colonoscopy, joint replacement or heart procedure, you’ve experienced the miracle of anesthesia firsthand. Medication…
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with something as serious as cancer or something less serious such as a torn rotator…
Not long ago, at-home health tests were only for pregnancy and glucose monitoring. But advances in understanding of the human…
The hospital is the place we go to get well and feel better. But far too often, patients seek medical…
Expectant mothers, beware! There’s a clear link between depression in mothers who deliver by cesarean section and the use of general anesthesia. Here’s why, and self-defense.
Music therapy is an inexpensive and easy way to transform your mood. You might be surprised by the positive benefits you will accrue, whether by listening or making your own.
There are proven ways to give vaccinations that are virtually painless. And less pain is what a fatigued and scared populace needs now, don't you think?
The news is full of stories about the new vaccines against COVID-19: who is producing it, safety, effectiveness, etc. But few people fully understand what vaccination actually means.
A new study shows that an irregular heartbeat (Afib) can develop following any type of surgery, not just cardiac. Steps to protect yourself or a loved one from this dangerous risk.
Let's examine what has happened in seven months about our understanding of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and gain some perspective for the future.
Hospitals can be life-saving but patients risk new infections in this time of COVID-19 and other dangers. A new roadmap for surviving your stay.
Who owns your medical record? Is it you, the doctor or healthcare organization(s)? What if you’ve seen doctors at different hospitals and clinics? The answers may surprise you.
