Dr. Richard Feldman: Trump’s claims linking Tylenol, autism lack rigor
Women should feel safe prudently using Tylenol during pregnancy.
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Dr. Richard Feldman: Biden dropped ball on menthol, so Trump should push on
Menthol cigarettes have been aggressively marketed to African Americans, creating a significant disparity in use.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Measles has returned due to failures to immunize
There is no substitute for the measles vaccination, which is 97% effective after full immunization.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Kennedy pushes fringe perspectives on public health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly magnifies, misrepresents and twists facts to support his position.
Dr. Richard Feldman: We’re in a dark time for American health care
Assisting low-income individuals in obtaining health insurance is essential.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Reviewing health bills from this legislative session
A year of wins and losses amid extreme budgetary pressures.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Trump team has little regard for scientific evidence
Our country has entered dangerous waters.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Increasing cigarette tax would support public health
The political influence of the tobacco industry runs dark and deep, and legislators need to push big tobacco aside.
Dr. Richard Feldman: A reminder about the impact of vaccines
We’re at a dangerous tipping point.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Prior authorization reform would be good for patients
PA can even interfere with routine clinical decision-making.
Dr. Richard Feldman: To practice independently, APRNs need more training
There is danger in not recognizing what one does not know.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Abortion law leaves doctors, patients in peril
In Texas, attempts to clarify vague exemptions with more detail resulted in only minimal improvements.
Dr. Richard Feldman: For Medicare, go the traditional route and avoid Part C
MAPs are notorious for substantial use of prior approval and subsequent denials for medical services.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Should we reduce nicotine in combustible tobacco?
A big question is whether to reduce nicotine to minimal levels abruptly or gradually.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Is endgame tobacco control the best answer?
Millions of lives and billions in health-care costs would be saved.
Dr. Richard Feldman: VAERS data should be looked at with critical eye
Information spreads quickly in the electronic era.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Society needs to be on guard for next pandemic
Influenza is an unpredictable virus; monitoring for worrisome genetic changes is essential.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Federal attitude toward marijuana is changing
Reclassification is reflective of the evolving public acceptance of marijuana and the tremendous support for legalization.
Dr. Richard Feldman: COVID is here to stay and still dangerous to some
Remember that COVID is an unusual virus that causes ‘long COVID,’ especially in the unvaccinated or in those with repeated infections.
Dr. Richard Feldman: How health care bills fared this legislative session
Indeed, the session proved to be the lightest and most inconsequential in my memory.