Monthly Archives: February 2011

Would You Like Some Cyanide in Your Herbal Therapy?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ryan Madanick, MD

Like most allopathic physicians, I have no formal training in herbal medicine.  Nonetheless I tend to think that I have an open mind to non-Western therapies.  I do not discount their effects in various conditions, but they are not the … Continue reading →

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But I Have Reflux…

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ryan Madanick, MD

When I first started this blog, I promised topics about gastroenterology and esophageal problems.  So let me talk about one today.  I consider this the most fundamental issue I see in my office on a regular basis: the difference between … Continue reading →

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What Has Happened to Gastroenterology Training?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Ryan Madanick, MD

The state of gastroenterology training and education in the United States today can be summarized in one word: endoscopy. Gone are the days of the cognitive gastroenterologist, discussing the character, smell, texture, and color of a patient’s stool in an … Continue reading →

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Why do Pharmacies Sell Tobacco? Let’s Join Together and Tell Them to Stop

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Ryan Madanick, MD

Many years ago, I asked the manager at a local chain pharmacy why they sold cigarettes.  His response? “Umm…I don’t know.” I would venture to say that most managers don’t know the answer to that either.  Do you?  I certainly … Continue reading →

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Doctor as Teacher: A Life Lesson to Future Doctors

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Ryan Madanick, MD

I do a lot of teaching.  Truth be told, it is what drew me to stay in academic medicine.  As a subspecialist, I am fortunate enough to have multiple opportunities to lecture, train, and educate in a number of venues.  … Continue reading →

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