Dr. EdApr 216 minWhat keeps you up at night?What do you fear? In your quiet moments. In ancient Rome, when the conquering generals would return to Rome following their victory in...
Dr. EdDec 27, 20214 minLike Rats in a Cage, Are We Witnessing the Collapse of the Healthcare System?A classic laboratory experiment involving rodents goes something like this. These smart little caged rats quickly figure out if they...
Dr. EdOct 20, 20214 minDying: You Have One Chance to Get It RightFirst, some numbers. In 1962, 71% of women ages 15 to 44 married. By 2019 this number was down to 42%. In 1962, 5% of women ages 30 to 34...
Dr. EdMay 7, 20211 minED Talk: 'What is life about?' and Other Make-You-Think Questions/AnswersI was recently interviewed for a unique podcast hosted by Brilliant Miller, who has an incredibly fun, fresh style. He started the School...
Dr. EdFeb 15, 20213 minWhen It Comes to Predicting Death, Doctors Have a New, Reliable ToolIn the world of oncology (cancer), hospice, palliative medicine, and the intensive care unit, there is a responsibility for us medical...
Dr. EdDec 10, 20201 minED TALK: Should you get the COVID-19 vaccination? Mayo Clinic doctor helps you decideDuring the next weeks and months, you will be asked to make an important decision. Dr. Ed, in this ED Talk, helps you decide. Take a few...
Dr. EdJul 10, 20203 minShift the Odds, Win the GameBattling a virus is not a game. Do you want to play the numbers and bet your life on that?
Dr. Edward CreaganSep 21, 20193 minThe Short Goodbye: How to Visit a Patient in HospiceWe all know etiquette for weddings, and I have written about etiquette at funerals and for visiting patients in the hospital. But no one...
Dr. Edward CreaganSep 4, 20183 min"Doc, How Long Do I Have to Live?"The often-asked question for many of my patients and their families toward the end of life goes something like this: “Okay, Doc, how long...