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
When you need immediate medical attention for a sudden illness or injury, should you head to a hospital emergency room…
By now, you’ve heard it a thousand times—ultra-processed foods are bad for you. There are mountains of studies linking these…
Surgeons and hospitals may opt not to perform procedures on patients who are very overweight or old, have preexisting health…
It is common to have only a limited sense of relatives’ medical problems. But it’s also dangerous—many problems have a…
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…
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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised fears about being on a ventilator. Here’s what it means…plus tips should that unlikely but daunting prospect arise.
Many people make New Year’s resolutions that are broken by Valentine’s Day. But, if you plan to keep one resolution, let it be this…
Long ER visits have been an issue for years but it appears to be getting worse. Seven steps you can take to help yourself and others.
20% of medical school enrollment is at osteopathic schools. How their training differs from a medical doctor’s and how it affects your care…
The ever-present opioid epidemic is killings thousands worldwide. Enter Exparel, which may eliminate the need for any oral narcotic following surgery.
