The Best Time of Day to Have Surgery?
Of course, surgeries are sometimes done at unexpected times to address emergencies. But, whenever possible, you should schedule surgery so that you have adequate time to prepare – and so that you can have the surgery at an optimal time. Here’s why this is... read more
Avoid These Tests for Liver Disease
When a person has elevated liver enzymes, both patient and doctor want to find out what’s causing them. And thanks to modern technology, it’s easier than ever to run a battery of blood tests at once. All the doctor has to do is check a box ordering a panel... read more
Placebo Surgery?
The guy’s desperate. The pain in his knee has made it impossible to play basketball or walk down stairs. In search of a cure, he makes a journey to a healing place, where he’ll undergo a fasting rite, don ceremonial garb, ingest mind-altering substances and be... read more
