by Dr. Manoj Jain | Aug 31, 2010 | Washington Post
Even with malpractice insurance, doctors opt for expensive, defensive medicine Some months ago, the receptionist in my clinic handed me a registered letter. The name of the sender seemed familiar. “Dear Sir,” the letter read. “Please be advised that...
by Dr. Manoj Jain | Aug 23, 2010 | USA Today TN
Published: August 23, 2010 “A vacation is not a luxury but a necessity; it keeps us healthy and living longer.” Try that line the next time you are negotiating vacation days with your boss. Then, quote this research to support your point.Read...
by Dr. Manoj Jain | Aug 16, 2010 | USA Today TN
Published: August 16, 2010 A few weeks ago a young woman was admitted to the hospital with a raging fever, excessive urination and back pain. I prescribed an antibiotic for a kidney infection, and over the next several days I watched her improve and go home. As a...
by Dr. Manoj Jain | Jul 19, 2010 | USA Today TN
Published: July 19, 2010 The new director of one of the largest health insurance systems in the world has been hired. He will manage health insurance for 90 million enrollees — including many Memphians — and wield funds of more than $800 billion —...
by Dr. Manoj Jain | Jun 28, 2010 | USA Today TN
Published: June 28, 2010 I have fond childhood memories of my summer vacations in India playing soccer (we called it football), cricket and marbles in the relentless 100-degree heat.Often, it was under the setting sun and as kids, we were unaffected by the heat. Read...