Roger Joy MD

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

Can family doctors diagnose you with anxiety disorders?

I feel like my anxiety is out of control, especially this past six months. I was told by several adults to look into GAD. Unfortunately my family doctor is kind of snobby; when my sister couldn't stop throwing up he said it was normal and refused to believe us. I really don't know a good therapist/psychologist, and we don't really have the money for me to go to two doctors. I was wondering if family doctors can diagnose you with anxiety disorders and…

There was a time when doctors were doctors

There was a time when doctors were doctors, physicians, and surgeons. There was a time when we were not referred to as contractors, or providers.

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

3 Things to Ask Your Internal Medicine Physician About Your Health

If you don’t know what an internal medicine physician does, find out. They’re a very valuable resource.

What Is Internal Medicine?

What is internal medicine? A doctor of internal medicine specializes in treating diseases and disorders of adults.

Family medicine or internal medicine doctor?

The worst thing about being an internal medicine intern

Getting a palliative care consult doesn’t mean giving up on our patient. It means making the patient’s quality of life a priority.

Osteopathic Physicians: An Answer To Rural Health Care Needs?

The growing number of osteopathic doctors could help fill the primary care niche in medically underserved areas.

Unresolved Injury, Not Fibrosis, Contributes to Cisplatin-Induced CKD, Yale Study Finds >...

Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the progression of acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by use of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin is due to unresolved injury and sustained activation of regulated necrosis pathways rather than fibrosis. The new study is highlighted on the cover

12 states see osteopathic physicians grow more than 100%

Growth of osteopathic medical profession addresses physician shortage in rural and underserved areas.

Why this physician chose internal medicine

Being an internist has always been a great privilege. Every time we help a patient, even in the smallest way, we do something worthwhile.

Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice...

This guideline from the ACP provides clinical recommendations about noninvasive pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment of low back pain.

Traveling With a Pet? Not Just for Daredevils Anymore

In the past few years, there’s been a cultural shift regarding our nation’s pets. Animals are now welcome in many establishments, including hotels, stores, and restaurants. This makes traveling with a pet more convenient and enticing. However, to mitigate stress and protect your pet, we recommend implementing certain safety measures along the way. Your Agenda …

Stephanie Halene, MD, PhD > Hematology

How will my information be used<br>When you express interest in a specific study, the information from your profile will be sent to the doctor conducting that study. If you're eligible to participate, you may be contacted by a nurse or study coordinator.<br>If you select a health category rather than a specific study, doctors who have active studies in that area may contact you to ask if you would like to participate.<br>In both cases, you will be contacted by the preferred…

Conflicts of Interest in the Annals of Internal Medicine Meat Studies

The same person paid by Big Sugar to downplay the risks of sugar was paid by Big Meat to downplay the risks of meat.

Quality of care doesn't improve at hospitals that employ physicians

A study in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found quality of care was largely the same at hospitals that directly employ physicians compared to those that do not. In a growing upward trend, hospitals nationwide are employing physicians and buying medical practices.

Doctors Who Specialize in Not Specializing: Key to Medicine's Future

General internal medicine physicians are prime drivers of high-quality clinical care, education, research and innovation — which is why U-M faculty say more students should consider the path.