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Category Archives: Dr. D's Rants

Latest “Dot” of Healthcare… The “Nocturnist!”

14-Mar-08

Like most physicians, I get a steady stream of recruitment mail. Most of it is predictable and after a while, you can read between the lines. Whey they state the practice opportunity is in “God’s Country,” you can assume that generally means within 50 miles of the Canadian border… bring your long underwear! When they […]

TV Writer’s Strike — Not the end of the world!!!

18-Dec-07

I watched the news last night and was surprised to discover the writer’s strike, (that I did hear about a few weeks ago), is still continuing. Some programs, the report announced, had been cancelled and “classic programs,” (euphemistic for ‘re-runs’), were to be aired.
Although I really was surprised to find the strike continued, I was […]

Pseudo-Science New-Age Techno-Babble B.S. written RANT!

24-Aug-07

We see it in our spam. We hear it on the radio and TV. We listen to it in a variety of New Age topics from Amazing Aspirin effects to Meditation to Yoga. And it’s the same snake-oil in a different package from time immemorial.
I just got spammed with an offer to watch Cholesterol go […]

Miracle Acne Cure. Not 100% cure, but a 500% cure!!! What’s a 500% cure? A Podcast RANT!!!!!

06-Aug-07

Acne’s bad enough without advertising hype. When you hear results too good to be true, they probably are. But when you hear claims that don’t even make sense, how can you trust an advertiser?

 
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“Ask Your Doctor If You’re Healthy Enough For Sexual Activity????” A Podcast RANT!!!

30-Jul-07

Click on the title above to hear a five minute humorous, PG-13 rated, rant from Dr. Dunaway on this particular direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing message.  this will bring you to the podcast’s play button. Click to listen and ENJOY!

 
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