The Hungry Physician The Hungry Physician
It seemed like a straightforward invitation. Dinner at an upscale uptown restaurant, sponsored by a drug company, where the topic was to be financial planning.
Dec 12, 2002 / Editorial / Dr. Marc Siegel
Microwaves, the ‘Underinsured’ & Drug Companies Microwaves, the ‘Underinsured’ & Drug Companies
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Dec 10, 2002 / Ask Dr. Marc / Dr. Marc Siegel
Smallpox Vaccines, Medical Ethics & Prozac Cartoon Characters Smallpox Vaccines, Medical Ethics & Prozac Cartoon Characters
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Nov 26, 2002 / Ask Dr. Marc / Dr. Marc Siegel
Ask Dr. Marc Ask Dr. Marc
How many of you believe that crucial healthcare issues are falsely represented by corporate America for profit or political advantage?
Nov 11, 2002 / Feature / Dr. Marc Siegel
Fighting the Drug (Ad) Wars Fighting the Drug (Ad) Wars
As corporations push new medicines, sound and affordable healthcare suffers.
May 30, 2002 / Feature / Dr. Marc Siegel
The Anthrax Fumble The Anthrax Fumble
Bureaucratic timidity and turf battles needlessly put many Americans at risk.
Feb 28, 2002 / Feature / Dr. Marc Siegel
A Detainee’s Death A Detainee’s Death
A Pakistani laborer dies in custody of the INS, after the FBI falied to link him anything more sinister than overstaying his visa.
Nov 15, 2001 / Editorial / Dr. Marc Siegel
Profits of Fear Profits of Fear
Every closet in my medical office is suddenly filled with samples of Ciprofloxacin, an ordinary antibiotic intended primarily for use with bladder infections. This week, every pat...
Oct 18, 2001 / Editorial / Dr. Marc Siegel
Needed: Rx for Drug Costs Needed: Rx for Drug Costs
John Elias, my patient, has a dilemma. He can't afford to buy his medicines and also pay his rent. I'm sure he won't give up his apartment just to keep his veins filled with my ch...
Jun 28, 2001 / Editorial / Dr. Marc Siegel