Notes on Therapeutics
These Notes are commentaries giving an individual healthcare expert's perspective on issues having to do with approved drugs and devices. They were created to provide patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with evidence-based information and opinions about important therapeutic issues. New notes are added periodically.
The Notes may be printed and distributed to patients and anyone else who may find them helpful.
Preventing 86% of Heart Attacks with Diet and Lifestyle
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
The Controversy about Screening Mammography
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
To Stop Obesity, Start with Toddlers
by
Aimee Angle-Zahn, Susanna Cunningham-Rundles, PhD,
and Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes with Aspirin
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Confusion Caused by Nonprescription Drugs
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Preventing Some Serious Adverse Medication Events
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
The FDA and Drugs for Cancer
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Benefits of Screening for Osteoporosis
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Melatonin and Sleep Disorders
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Adverse Effects of Suddenly Stopping a Medicine
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Safety of Metal on Metal Hip Implants
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Concurrent Proton Pump Inhibitors
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP
Calcium and vitamin D
by Marcus M. Reidenberg, MD, FACP