The Psychology of Global Warming

The ability to ignore global warming is very human, says H. Steven Moffic, MD. "We are hardwired to respond to immediate danger - we call this the fight or flight response - but there's no similar mechanism that alerts us to long-term dangers."  

Check Diabetes Symptoms to Avoid Further Damage

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. About 15 million people have already been diagnosed with diabetes, and an estimated 6 million more have the disease but don't know it.  

Infantile Hemangiomas Linked to Low Birth Weight

Low birth weight is the most significant factor for the development of infantile hemangiomas, a common birthmark, according to a new study by researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Research Institute.   

Irritable Bowel and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

A very rare syndrome called Zollinger-Ellison can manifest with some of the same symptoms as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.   

American College of Emergency Physicians Honors MCW Doctors

Tom P. Aufderheide, MD, received the 2008 ACEP Award for Outstanding Contribution in Research and Daniel J. Worman, MD, was one of seven emergency physicians to receive the National Faculty Teaching Award.