Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSOzempic: The Magic Needle or Just Another Band-Aid? — My Ozempic JourneyLet’s dive into the rollercoaster of expectations, disappointments, and the occasional triumph as I document every twist and turn in my…Jun 24Jun 24
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSVentilators and Opioids: Mismanagement and Misinformation?Imagine being on a ventilator and then getting pumped full of opioids as a bonus. A new study suggests that opioid use during mechanical…Jun 18Jun 18
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSConcierge Medicine: Is It Worth the Price?For most of us, the closest we get to special treatment is boarding a plane using our frequent flyer miles. Concierge medicine provides the…Jun 17Jun 17
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSTasty Truths: Our Purchase DecisionsIn a world where our love for meat and dairy is anathema to environmental activists, why do we cling to our beef and dairy habits? Forget…Jun 14Jun 14
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSWhat I Am Reading June 13thThe polar thaw, slows the Earth’s spinJun 14Jun 14
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSWeather Drama: Turning Up the Heat. ACSH Explains HeatstrokeHave you noticed that the television weather is no longer content to report and predict but has taken to catastrophizing the changing…Jun 11Jun 11
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSRed Meat Revelations: Cutting Through the Fat of Nutritional EpidemiologyNutritional epidemiology is notorious for producing sensational, conflicting results that confuse us all. We’re stuck with observational…Jun 10Jun 10
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSShut Up and Eat: Restaurants Are Turning Into Sonic BattlefieldsNoise is the second most common complaint among restaurant-goers. From the clinking of cutlery to the relentless chatter, restaurants have…Jun 7Jun 7
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSPixels Over People: How the Electronic Health Record Hijacked Doctor-Patient RelationsRemember when doctors looked you in the eye, building a connection beyond mere transactions? With the rise of ever-present screens…Jun 5Jun 5
Charles Dinerstein, MD MBA FACSIs the Keto Diet a Hack to Offset Psychiatric Medications Making Patients Fat?Are mental health meds making individuals gain weight faster than you can say “side effects”? The keto diet — might just be the secret…Jun 4Jun 4