Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: December 14, 2021
I'm far more willing (as are my patients) to take chances with Felbatol for epilepsy than the current MAB bunch for Alzheimer's disease.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: December 6, 2021
We need to emphasize to kids – and the general population – that the emergency department is for emergencies.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: November 29, 2021
I’m worried that many treatments in development for Alzheimer’s disease are more spin than substance.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: November 23, 2021
As I close out the paperwork on 2021, I can’t help but think about what went well, what didn’t, and what I can do to make 2022 better.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: November 17, 2021
While my inpatient days are probably behind me, I can’t say I’ll miss them.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: November 9, 2021
The mind that keeps working is a powerful tool, driving us forward in all walks of life.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: November 1, 2021
Of the roughly 15,000-20,000 patients I’ve seen in my career some I remember clearly, others not, but all are valuable.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: October 26, 2021
Some diagnoses remain elusive despite our best efforts.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: October 19, 2021
Medicine is a far from perfect job. But, in the overall balance of my life, it continues to be what I enjoy getting up and doing every day.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: October 5, 2021
Typing my own notes lets me turn the case over as I’m hitting the keys, working my way through the differential and what needs to be done.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: September 27, 2021
If we’re going to continue enjoying contact sports, we have to accept that someone is going to pay the price for it, even if they’ve been forewarne...
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: September 21, 2021
Those who know me are aware that my complete lack of fashion sense doesn’t represent (I hope) an equal lack of medical care.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: September 16, 2021
Have you ever lost objectivity with a patient?
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: September 7, 2021
Questioning ourselves is critical. It helps us think of other possibilities, avoid mistakes, and do what’s right for our patients.
Opinion
- Author:
- Allan M. Block, MD
Publish date: September 1, 2021
I just walked away from the 24/7 news cycle. And you know what? I’m happier now.
