Medical Artifacts

A family doctor's observations and commentary on life, family, travel, the human condition and the joys and pitfalls of running a medical practice.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Physicians and Facebook

Physicians warned about risks of using Facebook. The CNN (12/16) "The Chart" blog reported, "Doctors with a Facebook profil...

Autism and Freeways?

Children born to mothers living close to freeways may have twice the risk of autism. The Los Angeles Times (12/17, Roan) reports, "Ch...

Food Borne Illness

Revised CDC data indicate one in six Americans experiences food borne illnesses. ABC World News (12/15, story 10, 0:20, Sawyer) reported tha...

Prescription Drugs and the Homeless

Drug dealers using homeless to obtain prescription drugs. ABC World News (12/14, story 7, 3:00, Stephanopoulos) reported that in Houston, T...

Avoiding Holiday Heartburn

Experts provide recommendations for avoiding heartburn during the holidays. USA Today (12/15, Marcus) reports that "the holidays are ...

Pomegranates and Cancer

Chemicals found in pomegranates may aid in fight against cancers. According to a column in the Baltimore Sun (12/14, Weir), "chemicals...

Obesity and LIfe Circumstances

Study examines how gender, income and education may impact obesity. USA Today (12/15, Hellmich) reports that, according to an analysis bas...

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Dr. Stephen Butler: North Dartmouth, Massachusetts; Medical Director Dartmouth Medical Center

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