Category: PrimeCuts

By Synphen H. WU, MD, PhD.

Faculty Peer Review

Welcome to the final Primecuts of the year!

As 2011 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2012, the state of the economy continues to …

By Jason Feliberti, MD

Faculty Peer Reviewed

“Tis the season to be Jolly,” and if you’re like me “Tis the season to hope for new [electronic] toys.” The Holidays are around the corner, and …

By Sunnie Kim, MD

Faculty Peer Review

In an effort to steer clear of financial collapse, European leaders announced last week that they signed an intergovernmental treaty to enforce stricter budgetary discipline. The treaty, …

By Nicholas Amoroso, MD

Faculty Peer Reviewed

The Holidays Are Upon Us…Mostly in Our Waistline Region

At this time of year our daily doses of gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pies, and glasses of wine are inversely …

By Rachel Bond, MD

Faculty Peer Reviewed

A Gift…From Yourself? Stem Cells.

With Thanksgiving just passing, it is hard not to comment on all one can be thankful for. Now, with ‘Frosty the …

By Juliette Provenzano-Gober, MD

Faculty Peer Reviewed

The FDA announced this week that they are revoking Avastin (bevacizumab) approval for treatment of metastatic HER 2 negative breast cancer. The FDA commissioner, Margaret A. Hamburg, …

By Joshua Palmer

Faculty Peer Reviewed

Facts on the Tip of My Tongue

There are three notable things about November 14th. It is the birthday of Frederick Banting (the discoverer of insulin), it is World Diabetes Day and um…uh…Banting and Diabetes Day um… …

By Jessica Taff, MD

Faculty Peer Reviewed

The New York City Marathon this past weekend marked a yearly event in the city’s lifecycle. As the leaves fall and a November chill fills the air, …