George Lundberg, MD–the once Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of The American Medical Association–reports on MedPage Today “How to Ration Rationally, the Oregon Way.”
His brief video highlights the pioneering work of Dr. John Kitzhaber’s Oregon Health Plan and Dr. Pamela Wible’s grassroots–new & improved–version of the Oregon Health Plan.
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Over the years I’ve been asked about the proper care and cleaning of the vagina. Women often want to know how to douche and what preparations to use.
But the vagina is like a self-cleaning oven.
Cleaning with water externally during bathing is quite adequate. Use a small amount of mild unscented soap if you must.
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Can you meditate your way out of high blood pressure? Can you yoga your way out of atrial fibrillation? Will falling in love during menopause make you fertile again?
We’ve know for years that Tibetan monks have been able to lower their blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and metabolism with meditation.
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I suggested a screening colonoscopy back in the fall of 2009. It’s not easy to convince folks to sign up, but Tom relented earlier this year.
Who wants a stranger shoving a tube up one’s butt? And the cost? Whoa . . . Uninsured patients don’t have an extra 2000 bucks.
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Doctor revived after suicide. Here's what he says.
