We, and that is not only us medics, generally identify a disease before we look around for its treatment. Observers argue that, these days, the sequence sometimes is reversed: the marketing of a pharmaceutical agent gives birth to a disease, often by “medicalizing” what actually is a natural part of human existence. This has created an epidemic of insomnia, particularly in the US.
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Medical Musings
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Axel and I have frequently written about the sense and nonsense of treatments, but hardly about tests. Tests are neither a magic wand to keep you healthy, nor to detect illness. For example everybody agrees on fasting blood sugar testing, but what does a normal result say? Everything and nothing. As a single test it may be useful to screen for diabetes, but a normal test does still not exclude it entirely.
Supplement Pitfalls
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Supplements are not always what they pretend to be. A plausible theory exists that vitamin E, an anti-oxidant, would prevent cardiovascular disease including stroke.
Summer Break
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Thanks to the summer break I can seamlessly continue the story Merkel & Sarkozy. Initially I did not want to touch the subject (too complicated and too serious), but now it obviously is tempting, particularly after the social democrats have suggested the same in July, too.
Clinica De Radiologia
by David Darby •
This welcome medical addition to Almuñécar opens on September 5th and will offer General Radiology, Mammography, Dental Radiology and Ultrasound scans. All done with the highest quality digital imaging, so you can rest assured that it will provide an accurate diagnosi
The Hidden Advertising Truth
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Surely you have come across one of those unbelievable ads of how to lose weight in your sleep. One tends to see one of those six-pack stomachs snoozing and a voice in the in-off tells you that this is how you’re going to look when taking Dr. Fartys Wonderpills. I always find these things an assault to human intelligence and wonder genuinely how anybody can believe such rubbish. Until..
Sensible Doctors at Last?
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Scientific research has just demonstrated, scientifically, that a manually obtained blood pressure in the doctor’s office is higher than a blood pressure taken by an automated device without a white-coated doc insight – big news?
Radioactivity: Kill and Cure
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Doctor Wolfgang Piller has a look at radioactivity; the three kinds of rays; the damage it causes and its use to treat illnesses.
Beat Addiction
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
I promised to write an article about smoking after I had managed to stay off cigarettes for one year. Just in time, after the majority of New Year resolutions have faltered and smokers now having to pursue their addiction in front of bars and restaurants.
Sensational Sleep
by Nicola Westby •
I love my sleep. In fact, I love sleep so much, that sleep is the first thing I think about when I wake up! If I don’t get enough sleep, I am cranky and rather unpleasant.