Part of what makes it possible for physicians to treat patients is the work of the basic scientists whose study at the molecular level gives rise to life-improving and occasionally, life extending drugs. The “bench” work of lab scientists is fascinating but not for the faint of heart. Untangling the mystery of biochemical processes and Read more
Genetics
For many families, the first trip to a developmental pediatrician is a major turning point. A common hope is that the doctor (me) will hear the parents’ concern, but upon seeing their child, will assure the family that all is well. The child is developing “typically” and the symptoms and behaviors that brought the child Read more of Diagnosing Developmental Problems in Children: The Crystal Ball Effect
Recently, while rushing into a conference room to give a talk to third-year students, I passed a man with a genetic disorder. Even at a glance, I knew exactly which disorder: he was about 35, had yellowish hair and pale skin, wore thick glasses and had nystagmus—wandering eye movements. It was clearly a form of Read more
Just how do diagnosing physicians or physician-scientists see the world when they walk down the street? How is that different from what most of us see? That street-level view is just one of the threads this blog will cover. The Doctor’s Tablet blog will also take a global view, examining Einstein’s unique international focus on Read more
