The teenage doctors who review patients for geriatric doctors and pediatricians are getting a little more aggressive in their interactions with patients, according to a new survey.“More than half of physicians who completed the survey said that they would not perform an in-person consultation with a patient who was under 18 unless there was a …
How did doctors get the ‘doctor’ tattooed on their arms?
A tattoo artist who is popular in the internet tattoo community has been photographed in a black and white striped doctor’s coat, with the words “doctor” written in black and red across the top.The tattoo artist is known for his popular “doctor symbol” tattoo designs, which depict a person wearing a blue lab coat with …
What a witch doctor: The life of a doctor from Syra Madad
The witch doctor was the first doctor to be described as a doctor by his peers.His reputation grew as his patients came to know his name.He became known as Syra, which means “little red horse.”His reputation would grow as his work with the sick grew.His specialty was treating the sick.He would bring a woman to …
Why doctors can’t stop getting paid for watching porn
What if doctors and dentists could stop getting commissions for their work, or even earn money for helping patients get glasses?That’s the idea behind a proposal by the American Frontiers of Dentistry and Ophthalmology, and is aimed at making dental care more affordable.The idea is that, for the first time, dentists, dental hygienists and other …
What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing or heart rate slow down during the night, but there is no sign of the gas itself.In the past, it was believed that a heart attack could cause sleep apneas, but it has since been shown to be a myth.Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which a …