Pierre Manzo, MD, Author at Medical Bag

Affordable Care Act: Fix One Thing, Break Another?

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

October 3, 2016

One of the goals of the ACA was to end coverage discrimination for preexisting conditions. However, even if it is unintended, the ACA does still discriminate against other groups.

White Coat Chronicles

Uncle Dennis Was Right

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

September 19, 2016

I pondered the phenomenon. Why do we perceive time to pass more quickly as we age?

White Coat Chronicles

Complementary and Alternative Treatments: Worth Considering or Not?

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

September 1, 2016

There is an increasing body of evidence suggesting at least mild efficacy and safety of certain complementary supplements for specific conditions.

Lifestyle

Being Mindful of Meditation

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

September 1, 2016

Mindfulness meditation is a frequently studied, complementary tool for managing anxiety, depression, and ill health

Macrolide Antibiotics Not Linked to Ventricular Arrhythmia

Medicine

The Crazy Brand Names of New Medications

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

June 10, 2016

Attempting to make sense of new brand names of medications is more like an exercise in futility.

White Coat Chronicles

The Annual Physical: Is There Benefit?

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

March 11, 2016

An article was recently published in USA Today discussing the importance or lack thereof of the annual physical exam.

White Coat Chronicles

Flu Shot or no Flu Shot: That Is the Question

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

February 9, 2016

This time of year, several times per day I ask patients if they would like to receive a flu vaccine. This elicits a variety of responses. I am often impressed by the passion that some patients display against the flu vaccine.

White Coat Chronicles

Unsolicited Request

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

December 2, 2015

We have all seen an increase in direct-to-consumer advertising from pharmaceutical companies over the last several years. Now, durable medical equipment suppliers are getting in on the act.

White Coat Chronicles

Reflections on ADHD

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

October 27, 2015

In family practice, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that is diagnosed and treated on a regular basis. Often people express their opinion that it is overdiagnosed and overtreated.

White Coat Chronicles

Marijuana Legalization and Its Impact

By

Pierre Manzo, MD

September 11, 2015

Over the last few years there has been a significant push toward the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana is now legal for medicinal purposes in 23 states plus the District of Columbia. Four states—including Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia—have now legalized marijuana use for recreational purposes.

Pierre Manzo, MD

All articles by Pierre Manzo, MD

Affordable Care Act: Fix One Thing, Break Another?

Uncle Dennis Was Right

Complementary and Alternative Treatments: Worth Considering or Not?

Being Mindful of Meditation

The Crazy Brand Names of New Medications

The Annual Physical: Is There Benefit?

Flu Shot or no Flu Shot: That Is the Question

Unsolicited Request

Reflections on ADHD

Marijuana Legalization and Its Impact

Are Primary Care Physicians the New Nurses?