The Healthcare Channel

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 →

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Rand Paul’s secret Looney Tune side revealed

Posted on February 2, 2015 by admin

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

People have asked me my opinion of the Republican field for 2016 and I have told them that Dr. Rand Continue reading →

Posted in - Pharma, Congress, Infectious disease, Pediatrics, Primary care medicine | Leave a comment

Overview of rHGH therapy

Posted on January 14, 2015 by admin

January 14, 2015- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD

We interviewed Dr. Shlomo Melmed, Director of the Clinical Research Institute and Dean of Faculty at Continue reading →

Posted in Cedars Sinai, Diabetes and endocrinology | Leave a comment

Ezekiel Emanuel pens essay urging Americans to skip the annual physical exam with their doctor

Posted on January 9, 2015 by admin

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

Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, the brother of former White House Chief of Staff Rahm, and of Hollywood Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, Primary care medicine | Leave a comment

Review: “Who I Am”: The Pete Townshend autobiography

Posted on December 30, 2014 by admin

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December 30, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

In his 538-page autobiography, Continue reading →

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Half of Dr. Oz’s medical advice is baseless or wrong, study says

Posted on December 19, 2014 by admin

December 19, 2014- The Washington Post reports, “And now, his work has come under even greater scrutiny Continue reading →

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Bill O’Reilly’s flagrantly sexist comments about Senator Elizabeth Warren

Posted on December 16, 2014 by admin

December 16, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

As cable TV ratings fall across the board, and Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly ages and loses his foothold Continue reading →

Posted in - Opinion, Congress | Leave a comment

The police need better tools for subduing the mentally insane other than bullets

Posted on December 9, 2014 by admin

December 9, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

All across the country, for the last several weeks, organized protests of thousands of people Continue reading →