Rahul K. Parikh is a physician and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Don't miss his medical blog, sWell, on Open Salon.

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Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 20:20 EST

The autism-vaccine lie that won't die

The media trumpeted an irresponsible study, ensuring that its nasty legacy thrives
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 18:20 EST

"Checklist Manifesto": Healthcare reform rock star

Talking medicine, checklists and alternative music with New Yorker staff writer and surgeon Atul Gawande
Monday, Jan 18, 2010 21:01 EST

Sanjay Gupta, the good doctor

The CNN correspondent is changing how we see medical emergencies in Haiti. And he changed how I see cable news Video
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 14:23 EST

Did doctor shopping kill Brittany Murphy?

The star may have had a lethal collection of legal drugs from many sources, all of whom were powerless to stop her
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 17:28 EDT

I'm a doctor. So sue me. No, really

The doctors' lobby says capping malpractice suits will make healthcare cheaper. I'm an M.D. and I don't believe it
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 10:13 EDT

"Death panel doc" is all about life

Right-wing boogeyman Ezekiel Emanuel is a persuasive advocate for humane reform. Doctors like me need his wisdom
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 03:30 EDT

The Huffington Post is crazy about your health

Why bogus treatments and crackpot medical theories dominate "The Internet Newspaper"
Monday, Jul 13, 2009 03:20 EDT

Michael Jackson doctor went too far

The dermatologist who exposed the singer's medical history on "Larry King Live" committed a fundamental violation
Friday, May 22, 2009 03:41 EDT

Don't judge the chemo kid

Those who have been through the living hell of cancer treatment understand the Hausers' decision to run away
Friday, May 15, 2009 03:39 EDT

Oprah's bad medicine

Given her influence, it's a shame the TV star offers unbalanced health and medical advice.
Monday, Apr 27, 2009 11:01 EDT

Swine flu: Don't panic!

While the virus does reveal some novel traits, so far most symptoms are not out of the ordinary.
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2009 03:19 EDT

Physician, heal thy system

President Obama's ambitious healthcare reforms begin with doctors themselves -- if they take the medicine.
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 06:31 EST

Judging autism

Science has failed to convince many people that vaccines do not cause autism. Will last week's court ruling finally change their minds?
Thursday, Feb 5, 2009 06:38 EST

The fear about peanut allergies is nuts

Parents and medical groups are doing more harm than good stirring up worries about food allergies.
Monday, Dec 22, 2008 06:20 EST

Health for hard times

A recession is good for our health, argues a current study making the media rounds. It needs a second opinion.
Friday, Oct 31, 2008 03:44 EDT

Growth hormones for kids

Normal boys and girls are taking growth hormones for being short. That's a bad prescription.
Friday, Sep 26, 2008 03:33 EDT

Playing the doctor card

I was aggravated by the treatment my mother was receiving in the hospital -- until I spoke up.
Monday, Sep 22, 2008 03:50 EDT

Inside the vaccine-and-autism scare

A pediatrician traces the rise of the anti-vaccine movement that falsely linked thimerosal with autism and turned parents away from the most lifesaving medicine in history.
Friday, Sep 5, 2008 03:07 EDT

Sarah Palin's choice

I greatly admire her decision to have a child with Down syndrome. But she would likely deny other women the right to choose for themselves.
Friday, Aug 29, 2008 03:40 EDT

Dr. Feelbad

Modern medical practice is burning out doctors. That's bad for our health and yours. We need a cure. But first I need a nap.
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 04:07 EDT

Did doctors remove babies' hearts too soon?

Colorado doctors are under fire for performing infant organ transplants prematurely. But they made the right call.
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 03:39 EDT

When the bottom line overrides the Hippocratic oath

As a naive pediatric resident, I couldn't believe it when the surgeon called back and said we don't treat those kinds of patients.
Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 03:29 EDT

Healthcare needs you

Ask not what healthcare can do for you but what you can do, with incentives, for healthcare.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 03:50 EDT

Indiana Jones and the kingdom of fat kids

With childhood obesity at alarming rates, movie tie-ins to fast food are irresponsible. An open letter to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008 03:57 EDT

Race and the white coat

Racial bias in doctors and healthcare workers is doing great harm. Is enough being done to stop it?
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