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Doctors Sometimes Prescribe Drugs Patients Don’t Need

More than a quarter of doctors admit to prescribing medication that likely won’t have many therapeutic benefits for patients, according to a recent survey of more than 5,000 American College of Physicians (ACP) member physicians.

When Doctors and Surrogates Disagree on Time Left

According to the Pew Research Center, 42 percent of Americans have had a friend or relative suffer from a terminal illness.

Why Doctors are Using a Surgical Treatment for Rib Fractures

Rib fractures usually occur after traumatic injury. Ten percent of all patients with blunt chest trauma have at least one rib fracture.

How Robots Assist Doctors in Orthopedic Surgery

You’ve probably heard about orthopedic robotic surgery, but what is it, exactly? Don’t worry — robots aren’t running the show in the operating room. Surgeons are in control and execute the surgical plan while robots help with precision. 

6 Questions Men Should Ask Their Doctors

Going to the doctor is an important part of maintaining overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, as we too often see, getting men to step foot into a doctor’s office is like pulling teeth. 

Joint Pain: What Happens as We Age

Whether you’re walking, running or swimming, healthy joints are essential for comfortable and easy movement. 

Why Does My Doctor Ask if Everything Is Okay at Home?

As part of your annual wellness exam, your doctor may ask you if “everything is okay at home.” What does this mean? Doctors want to know whether you feel safe and supported in your personal life. The CDC defines domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, as abuse or aggression that occurs in a personal relationship, whether the abuser is a spouse or dating partner, or the relationship is heterosexual or same-sex. Your doctor’s office also may provide organizations to call for outside support if needed, whether that is an organization you can visit to speak with someone or a counseling hotline to call. 

4 Surprising Factors That Can Affect Fertility

1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility or the ability to keep a pregnancy.

Need a New Hip or Knee Joint? Don’t Sweat It

My Child’s Legs Hurt at Night – Is It Growing Pains?

If your child is experiencing growing pains, the pain is real.