Now that is a good question, and no one knows the answer for sure. But there is substantial anecdotal evidence that doctors are more likely than others to have their Advance Directive filled out and are more likely to die as they would wish. According to Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2012
What is the skinny on NAFLD?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease – NAFLD – is fairly common among our adult patients, and is increasing in prevalence in our pediatric patients as well. You know the scenario. A person’s transaminases are a bit high on routine screening. Ultrasound shows Continue reading
The pen is mightier than the pill
New York City now has its highest-ever life expectancy. The NYC Health Department recently reported that a baby born in 2009 would have an 80.6 year life span (women 82 years and men 76.3 years). This is 17 months greater than in 2006 and 31 months longer Continue reading