Beyond 7 Minutes I trained as a Family Doctor so that I would be ready to help patients with any challenge. The old school family doc used to take that skill set out into the community on ho... Read more
By Sister Mary George O’Toole and Sister Miriam Therese Callnan The opioid epidemic in Maine has impacted thousands of lives, torn apart families, and overwhelmed our cities... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten Medicine is a constantly evolving field. We are always reviewing new research and re-reviewing old research in order to find the best path to health. What was once gospel... Read more
By Wesley P. Fairfield, MD, ECNU What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disorder that affects the bones, causing weakness with increased risk of fracture (broken bones). The inside of norma... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten This time of year many people are thinking about giving. What could be a better gift than something that promotes good health? Whether given to yourself or someone you ca... Read more
By Dr. Stephen Hull, Northern Light Mercy Pain Management Are you living with severe pain or suffering due to ineffective approaches that haven’t worked? Don’t get frustrated or al... Read more
By Oren Gersten, M.D. Plenty of people have heard of the placebo effect. How many have heard of the nocebo effect? The dictionary defines nocebo as a detrimental effect on health produced by... Read more
By Amy Bates, MS, FNP-C A common reason younger patients are seen for an evaluation is for ear infections. Symptoms of an ear infection may include fever, pulling on the ear, fussiness,... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten Medicare for all has become a household phrase. Depending on which side of the aisle one’s political persuasions fall, hearing it will likely draw praise or scorn. Like s... Read more
By Suzanne A. Hoekstra, MD, FACS The term “human genome” is used to describe all of the DNA contained in our body’s cells, and a significant amount of scientific research to map it began in... Read more
A physician perspective on health equity
HEALTH CARE COMMENTARY A physician perspective on health equity By Dr. Oren Gersten Equity means considering f...