Patricia Salber, MD, MBA
People Should Prove They’ve Earned the Right to Have a Gun
A consistent feature of many mass murders in the US is easy access to guns. We could fix this without a ban if we would do what Japan does.
Osteoporosis: Do You Know Your Risk of Fragility Fractures?
A fragility fracture may be the first obvious sign of osteoporosis. It should trigger an evaluation of bone health, including bone density.
Looking for a Personal Trainer? 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring One
Bringing on a personal trainer can be a key to finally getting fit. Here are 10 questions you should ask before hiring one.
Physician Compensation 2020: How Much Money Do U.S. Doctors Make Per Year?
Doximity's Physician Compensation report revealed that income growth slowed and the gender wage gap grew in 2020 due to the pandemic..
Fake Health News: How to Recognize It So You Can Stay Safe
Fake health news stories are flooding the internet. Here's how you can determine the credibility of the information and its publisher.
Telehealth Update from ATA President Dr. Joe Kvedar
Joe Kvedar, MD, President of ATA, joins Pat Salber, MD, CEO and Editor of The Doctor Weighs In, for an in-depth telehealth update.
COVID19: The Impact of the Early Failure to Respond
The well-documented COVID19 chapter of Abramson's book, Proof of Conspiracy, details our early failure to respond. Here's why it matters.
How to Stay Excited and In Love with a Career in Medicine
If you combine an insatiable desire to expand skills with a fearlessness to walk away, you can have a long, exciting career in medicine.
Dealing with a Rare Eye Disease in the Midst of COVID19
After being diagnosed with a rare eye disease, a doctor learns the best treatment is immunosuppression-a risky choice in the midst of COVID19
Clinical Care of Cancer Patients in the Age of COVID
Dr. Bobby Reddy discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care of cancer patients, including changes to treatment and way care is delivered.
Mental Health After a Disaster: Lessons from Katrina
The RISK studies on survivors' mental health after the Katrina disaster provide a road map of how we should respond to disastrous hurricanes in the future.
Exciting New Research on COVID-19: BTK Inhibition
A small study of seriously ill COVID-19 patients administered acalabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor and repurposed lymphoma drug, showed very promising results.