David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc

Opinion

Could Diet and Gut Bacteria Be Fueling Early CRC?

Author:: David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc

Publish date: December 10, 2024

There is a new environmental change that is underpinning or underscoring this rise in early-onset disease.

Opinion

Should There Be a Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians?

Author:: David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc

Publish date: September 19, 2024

How do we best measure, assess, and revalidate elderly physicians and surgeons?

News

The Simple Change That Can Improve Patient Satisfaction

Author:: David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc

Publish date: March 25, 2024

Eye contact and a physician sitting rather than standing lead to increased patient satisfaction in interactions.

Opinion

Oxaliplatin in Older Adults With Resected Colorectal Cancer: Is There a Benefit?

Author:: David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc

Publish date: February 23, 2024

“One of the things that we still need to discuss and think about in our wider community is the impact of adjuvant chemotherapy in older patients.”<...

Opinion

More expensive alcohol saves lives. Will it affect cancer?

Author:: David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc

Publish date: August 10, 2023

What was also interesting was that the benefits were confined to the lower socioeconomic classes.

Opinion

ESMO guidelines provide ‘clear blueprint’ for managing immunotherapy toxicities

Author:: David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc

Publish date: March 1, 2023

‘I’d like to talk to you today about something specific and generic around guidelines.’