Young African Americans Pay Attention!
I was recently informed of the passing away of a young fraternity brother from Colorectal Cancer. I don't know details but I am saddened because most of the time these deaths can be prevented yet it is consistent with what medical research is telling about the...
The Wellness Visit
Your physician can request a wellness exam in an effort to prevent illness. The evaluation primarily consists of questions about procedures that have been recommended for you and risk factors for certain diseases based on your lifestyle. Questions will be...
Red Meat Linked To Diabetes
This health tip may not be welcome news for many people. Eating processed or unprocessed red meat, daily, has been a part of the American diet for years. New research suggests that the consumption of red meat over a four year period increases the risk of...
The Annihilation of African American Males
The infractions that the black male is currently experiencing with law enforcement reflect symptoms of a long standing, social phenomenon that has been characteristic in our culture over a hundred years. The annihilation of these males is the new health...
Unconscious Bias
A very common problem in the health community is unconscious bias. Unfortunately, it has not been addressed and continues to wreak havoc in the clinical setting. An Asian man, who was unshaven, and appeared to be homeless, was found in full cardiac arrest in...
Some People Are Just Ridiculous
You would not believe the issues that I experience with patients. One was being treated for hypertension and became quite upset, at the follow up visit to assess blood pressure control, because he needed an additional prescription. His position was he should...
Physicians Need to be Appreciated
I often wonder why people do not show appreciation for their physician as they do for their pastor. Our work is similar when you think about it. A physician who goes beyond what he or she is taught in medical school is difficult to find nowadays. I recently...
The Trump Syndrome
Do you remember when Trump declared that he knew more about war than known by the military generals collectively? Believe it or not, there are some patients with this mindset and I refer to it as the Trump Syndrome. It does not occur frequently, but they will...