Q: I see many patients who were in car accidents. More than a few are involved in lawsuits over their injuries. I recently reluctantly told a patient with a large unpaid balance that I would have to stop seeing her and put her...
Read MoreQ: My patient who had a lobectomy 2 years ago for a lung abscess recovered well. She mentioned feeling short of breath when required to do more strenuous activities but that she could deal with it if she rested. She never...
Read MoreStage 1 hypertension is associated with an increased risk for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in women, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Investigators examined associations between...
Read MoreCurrent electronic cigarette use is associated with significantly increased odds of having asthma, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2021 International Conference. Investigators used data from the...
Read MoreAfter George Floyd’s death from a police officer kneeling on his neck, I began to reflect on how I can guide all my patients to be anti-racist. I decided to approach the topic in the same breath as counseling about safety, which...
Read MoreAlthough studies indicate that isotretinoin is a highly effective treatment for acne, laboratory monitoring during isotretinoin therapy is a common practice due to concerns about potential side-effects. With several studies over...
Read MoreGreater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse imaging measures of cardiovascular health, including adverse ventricular remodeling, poorer cardiac function, and higher arterial stiffness, according to a study...
Read MoreEstimating the dose-response distribution for peanut allergen in the US population could help improve food labeling guidelines for the management of peanut allergies, according to a study published in Food and Chemical...
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“IBS affects 5% to 9% of the adult population, is a common complaint causing patients to seek...
Read MoreIntensive lifestyle intervention may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, or CVD, for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), overweight or obesity, and poor glucose control, according to a study published in Diabetes...
Read MoreIncreasing primary care provider (PCP) density could increase life expectancy in counties with fewer PCPs per population, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers estimated the impact of...
Read MoreDuring a recent PW Podcast episode, we spoke with micro- and plastic surgeon Minas Chrysopoulo, MD, FACS, who is also the founder of Toliman Health and author of the PW feature article “Empathy, The Best Medicine?” Following is...
Read MoreAccording to recent data, nearly 50% of adolescents who misuse prescription opioids report obtaining the drugs from relatives or friends. Understanding the parental origins of adolescent prescription opioid medical use and...
Read MoreAccess to primary care is limited for patients taking opioids for chronic pain, particularly for patients with histories suggestive of aberrant use of opioids, according to a study published in Pain. Investigators conducted a...
Read MoreFor older adults, aspirin seems to be overused and statins underused for cardiovascular (CV) event prevention, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers conducted a repeated...
Read MoreQ: I have a diabetic patient who is well-controlled but is generally cantankerous and veers to noncompliance unless I keep a close eye on him. I, therefore, like to get him into the office every 3 months. The last time he was...
Read MoreTelemedicine isn’t there yet. I’ve been treating patients for nearly a year by remote care, and I’m underwhelmed. And my patients have voted with their feet—most still want to see me in person. I suspect they’re not happy with...
Read MoreAnswer: The way they are taught is out of date. A guy named Steven Levitt is tired of helping his teenagers with their quadratic equations and imaginary zeros. Because they will never use these skills again, he thinks teaching...
Read MoreThe rate of anaphylaxis is 2.5 cases per million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses administered as of Jan. 10, 2021, according to research published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The researchers found reports...
Read More“Despite being such a prevalent disease, with 1 person in 7 being affected, migraine is vastly underdiagnosed, undertreated, and stigmatized,” explains Leonhard Schaetz, MS. “While researching migraine, our company observed that...
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