LSU Health is one of the first medical schools to use an AI avatar to improve doctor-patient communication.

How many times have you filled out the form at the doctor’s office and lied? Everyone raise their hands (Bueller? Bueller?). Yeah, me too. And I’m a doctor. Why do we do this? Hey, there are some very ...

One of the most common forms of cancer may also be one of the hardest to talk about. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related ...

Most people visit the doctor to help get or stay healthy. But health care providers can only work with the information you present to them. If you’re dealing with a chronic health issue, the last ...

You will be well aware of what transpires between you and your doctor during consultative encounters. It all starts with you making an appointment for whatever reason. The consultation process often ...

Many people may feel the need to turn to the internet when experiencing a health issue. However, there are reasons why googling or researching symptoms can contribute to health anxiety. It may feel ...

I’ve never really told you this story before, so I must ask you not to tell anyone. I can trust you, right? As some of you know, I discovered six years ago that I had a rare and aggressive form of ...