Practice Tips

Dr. Mark Wise is off to a rough start in 2026—and as a doctor and a hospital patient, he has a plethora of observations and suggestions.

Very recently, I was consulted by a fair skinned, 43-year-old woman for diagnosis and treatment of a rash on the back of her right hand. The rash had begun around two weeks ago and was spreading, itchy, sore and cracked.

High-risk alcohol use is associated with a variety of health, social and economic impacts, including acute intoxication and impaired judgment, and increased risks of cancer, dementia, cardiovascular and hepatic diseases.

Collaboration is great, but inside that collective is a truth we don't talk about nearly enough.

Despite its widespread use, confusion remains around optimal dosing, formulation selection and clinical indications for magnesium.

Recently, I was asked to evaluate some recent bilateral lower leg swelling—noticed because of tight shoes—by a 96-year-old, slender, healthy and fair-skinned man.

Pearls you can use in your practice right now.

There's many a cliché on what to do when you've had too many—but what does the medical literature actually tell us about dealing with overindulgence?