The Healthcare Channel

All of a sudden, gadgets from Sci-Fi movies are a reality

Posted on October 4, 2015 by admin

October 4, 2014- by Steven E. Greer, MD

These electric unicycles, and other designs like them, are now only $300, thanks to factories Continue reading →

Posted in - Medical Devices, - Opinion, - Reviews, books, devices, Congress | Leave a comment

Sopranos Stories

Posted on September 26, 2015 by admin

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Martin Shkreli, CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, could be the Bernie Madoff of the drug industry

Posted on September 25, 2015 by admin

September 22, 2015- by Steven E. Greer, MD

Making national news today was Martin Shkreli, the baby-faced, greasy-haired, disheveled-looking Continue reading →

Posted in - Biotech, - Pharma, Congress, FDA | Leave a comment

Review of the TAVR data from the 2015 ACC

Posted on September 25, 2015 by admin

May 7, 2015- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD

Posted in - Medical Devices, Cardiac surgery, Cardiology, UCLA | Leave a comment

Stephen Colbert mocks the new “female viagra” flibanserin

Posted on September 24, 2015 by admin

September 20, 2015- Well, the real CBS news did an atrocious job covering this story, so the fake newsman Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, FDA, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychology Psychiatry, Urology | Leave a comment

Actavis 1000% drug price hike: a case for healthcare reform

Posted on September 22, 2015 by admin

Update September 21, 2015- The Healthcare Channel was the first to report in 2009 on the business strategy of acquiring cheap generic drugs, cornering the market, then raising Continue reading →

Posted in - Biotech, - Generics, - Opinion, - Policy, CMS, Congress, FDA, Infectious disease | Leave a comment

The Sapien 3 TAVR valve

Posted on September 17, 2015 by admin

September 9, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD

We interviewed William O’Neill, MD, a principal investigator for the Edwards Lifesciences Sapien valve trials, Continue reading →

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Can a “calculator” really tell doctors who should be on Lipitor?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by admin

November 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

The AHA released the long-awaited new guidelines that recommend which patients should be Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the golf swing

Posted on August 18, 2015 by admin

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August 18, 2015- by Steven E. Greer, MD

I thought that Tiger Woods, in his prime, was playing the best golf that a human could possibly play. Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, Neurology, Psychology Psychiatry | Leave a comment

Dr. Sanjay Gupta caught exaggerating his surgical exploits

Posted on July 9, 2015 by admin

July 9, 2015– CNN’s fame-seeking Dr. Gupta has been caught exaggerating his “life-saving” surgical exploits. Like fellow TV-doctors, such as Dr. Oz and Dr. Snyderman, this TV doctor Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, - Policy, Emory | Leave a comment

The newly approved Edwards Lifesciences Sapien 3 aortic valve

Posted on July 5, 2015 by admin

July 5, 2015- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD

We interviewed William Suh, MD of UCLA about the newly approved Edwards Lifesciences Sapien Continue reading →

Posted in - Medical Devices, Cardiac surgery, Cardiology, FDA, UCLA | Leave a comment

Dr. Oz “Lose 20 lbs in 14 days”

Posted on May 24, 2015 by admin

May 24, 2015- We spotted this egregious quackery in the Rite Aid pharmacy. Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, Cardiac surgery, Columbia, Congress | Leave a comment

Astronaut and Senator John Glenn suffers stroke after TAVR

Posted on May 14, 2015 by admin

May 14, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD

Stroke is the bane of TAVR. In the Edwards Lifesciences Sapien valve, stroke rates exceed 10%. Continue reading →

Posted in - Medical Devices, - Opinion, Cardiology | Leave a comment

An Amtrak story

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

May 13, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD

As you know, an Amtrak train from Washington to New York derailed and killed seven people, Continue reading →

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Tiger Woods’ career ended after he bulked up

Posted on April 10, 2015 by admin

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April 10, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD

Ten years ago, Tiger Woods hit one of the most memorable shots in golf when he chipped in a birdie on Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, Orthopedic surgery, Rehab, Spine surgery, Sports medicine | Leave a comment

Review: The Blackberry Passport works well as a mini laptop in your pocket

Posted on April 10, 2015 by admin

April 10, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD

I have been testing the new Blackberry Passport smartphone for the last month. Actually, it is more than Continue reading →

Posted in - Medical Devices, - Reviews, books, devices | Leave a comment

The PCSK9 LDL drugs do not cut heart risk in half

Posted on March 18, 2015 by admin

March 18, 2015- Op-Ed by Steven E. Greer, MD

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting is underway, and the main Late Breaking data Continue reading →

Posted in - Biotech, - Opinion, Cardiac surgery, Cardiology, Primary care medicine | Leave a comment

The Anthem hack reminds us how electronic medical record security is not ready for prime time

Posted on February 5, 2015 by admin

February 5, 2015- Op-ED by Steven E. Greer, MD

The large health insurance company now called Anthem, formerly known as WellPoint (which owns Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, - Policy, CMS | Leave a comment

Review: Super Bowl 49: Two bad teams with a bad outcome

Posted on February 2, 2015 by admin

February 2, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD

Super Bowl 49 has left a bad taste in the mouths of most viewers. The winner, the New England Patriots, Continue reading →