By Rein Tideiksaar Ph.D., PA-C Walking aids (canes and walkers) are commonly used by elders. But are they safe? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), falls involving walking aids are responsible or an…
Originally published 4/5/2014, this is Part 2 of a Series on The Crisis in Primary Care by Stephen C Schimpff, MD Primary care physicians (PCPs) have too little time per patient which means too many referrals to specialists,…
This is Part 1 of a Series on The Crisis in Primary Care by Stephen C Schimpff, MD The primary care physician (PCP) should be the backbone of the American healthcare system. But primary care is in crisis…