Category: Medical Care
Music’s Impact on Cognitive Health Music can have a tremendous impact on healthy aging – most critically, a person’s cognitive health. It can be the best medicine, and unlike nearly any other medication, it has no bad side effects. The Doctor Weighs In
8 Physician Employment Contract Items You Need to Know About More and more physicians are signing employment contracts as opposed to opening up a practice. If you see any of these 8 concerning contract items when reviewing your contract, it is probably time to negotiate. The Doctor Weighs In
Surgery with an “Appy” Ending A Physician faces his own diagnostic failure when it counts the most. A minor surgery is always something that happens to someone else. The Doctor Weighs In
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age The brain has the potential to stay sharp even as we get older if we give it a workout. Taking care of your brain is the core of taking care of yourself. The Doctor Weighs In
Is the COVID Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy? There is no data to support that the vaccine will negatively affect your ability to get pregnant, now or in the future. The Doctor Weighs In
Disparities in Pain Care Treatment In The Socioeconomic World Digital and telehealth is a potential solution for many, helping bridge the divide for those who have few options because of socioeconomic factors. The Doctor Weighs In
Artery Heart Disease is Different in Women There is no better example of the disconnect between what we know and what we do than in the case of women with heart artery disease. The Doctor Weighs In
Poison Ivy: How to Treat that Itchy Rash The poison ivy rash is intensely itchy but there are a number of home remedies and prescription medications that can bring relief. The Doctor Weighs In
Guidance on Chronic Illness and the COVID 19 Vaccine As part of the COVID-19 patient support program, the Global […] The Doctor Weighs In
A Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis, a Bike Race and a Daugher’s Love I am a sixty-year-old anesthesiologist fast approaching the home […] The Doctor Weighs In
What Makes Them Tic? The Facts about Tourette Syndrome The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 0.3% of […] The Doctor Weighs In
Sleep Apnea: New Treatment Options You Should Know About One obstacle to diagnosis of sleep apnea is patient fear of treatment options. They may not know that more patient-centric options are now available. The Doctor Weighs In
Sleep Apnea: New Treatment Options You Should Know About Over the past few years, the number of adults living […] The Doctor Weighs In
New Features on Doximity’s Telehealth Application Make It Even Easier to Connect Doximity Dialer is loaded with new features that will be crowd-pleasers for doctors and patients alike, such as patient handoff & group calls The Doctor Weighs In
New Features on Doximity’s Telehealth Application Make It Even Easier to Connect Last year, Doximity launched a new video calling capability to […] The Doctor Weighs In
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You’re Admitted to the Hospital communicatinocommunicatioNo one wants to go to the hospital, but there […] The Doctor Weighs In
Tips to Help Doctors with Safe Prescribing Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US so It’s critical that doctors incorporate safe prescribing in their practice. The Doctor Weighs In
Diagnostic Errors Are More Common Than You Think Diagnostic mistakes are an under-appreciated source of patient safety errors, yet most of us will experience one in our lifetime. The Doctor Weighs In
Diagnostic Errors Are More Common Than You Think Diagnostic mistakes are an under-appreciated source of patient safety errors, yet most of us will experience one in our lifetime. The Doctor Weighs In
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You’re Admitted to the Hospital Being admitted to the hospital is a stressful situation. Here are some questions to ask so that you will be better prepared and less anxious. The Doctor Weighs In
A PCP Imperative: Integration of Behavioral and Physical Health Care Integration behavioral and physical health care creates opportunities to drive better outcomes and lower costs in ways not yet fully realized. The Doctor Weighs In
Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Cosmetics; Causes and Treatments Allergic contact dermatitis to cosmetics is common but easily treated. Key to future prevention is identification of the offending allergen. The Doctor Weighs In
Sorting Out the Complicated Relationship Between Infertility and Depression Does infertility cause depression or does depression cause infertility? The relationship is complex but effective interventions are available. The Doctor Weighs In
Drug Treatment of Osteoporosis The Doctor Weighs In
Do You Know Your Risk of Fragility Fractures? A fragility fracture may be the first obvious sign of osteoporosis. It should trigger an evaluation of bone health, including bone density. The Doctor Weighs In
Alcohol: Does It Make You Feel Good or Bad? Try This 2 Week Test Who doesn’t like a good drink at the end of a long day? I’m a whiskey man, myself. There’s little better than having a good Kentucky bourbon with a friend. Sadly, these days I find even 1-2 drinks can leave me foggy […]
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Diagnosis, Staging, Risks, Treatment & Prevention Squamous cell carcinoma can vary from a small easily treated lesion to a serious life-threatening disease that requires advanced treatments.. The Doctor Weighs In
Melanoma: What You Need to Know About Diagnosis and Treatment Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer but it is treatable, and even curable, if caught early. Here are the essentials of diagnosis, treatment, & prevention. The Doctor Weighs In
What You Need to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma is the commonest skin cancer while sebaceous carcinoma is very rare. Both require early diagnosis for the best outcomes. The Doctor Weighs In
Why You Probably Don’t Need to Worry About Getting Cancer You likely don’t need to worry about getting cancer because 2/3 of us will remain cancer-free during our lifetimes. Science explains why. The Doctor Weighs In
Opioids and Infertility – What You and Your Doctor Should Know Many women of childbearing age are affected by use & misuse of opioids. The impact on fertility & infertility treatment should be considered. The Doctor Weighs In
New Models of Care in the Post-Covid Healthcare World Observations on models of care in a post-COVID world from HLTH VRTL 2020 with comments on applicability to autoimmune conditions. The Doctor Weighs In
Text Appointment Reminders: Fewer No-Shows, Better Patient Engagement Text appointment systems have many benefits for your practice and your patients, including fewer no-shows and late cancellations. The Doctor Weighs In
The MedsEngine: Chronic Condition Management Takes a Leap The MedsEngine is one of the first of the new digital tools that facilitates far more effective chronic condition management The Doctor Weighs In
Dentists: An Untapped Resource for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Why dentists should be an integral part of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution & administration: broad reach, trust, & they’ve done it before. The Doctor Weighs In
What Will Healthcare Look Like in a Post-COVID-19 World? (Part 1) Notes from HLTH VRTL 2020: The future of healthcare post-COVID and anticipated impacts of changes on the care of autoimmune disease. The Doctor Weighs In
New Medical Nutrition Therapy for Patients with Malabsorption Encala is an effective medical nutrition therapy for malabsorption that provides high-calorie fats and facilitates absorption of dietary fats. The Doctor Weighs In
Update on Heart Rhythm Detection Devices for Remote Patient Monitoring Advances in the detection of heart rhythms using medical-grade but consumer-facing remote patient monitoring – product reviews The Doctor Weighs In
Update on Heart Rhythm Detection Devices for Remote Patient Monitoring Top Product Reviews: Advances in the detection of heart rhythms using medical-grade but consumer-facing remote patient monitoring. The Doctor Weighs In
The Frustrations of Family Building During the COVID-19 Pandemic Family building via assisted reproduction or gestational surrogacy is complicated and requires planning. COVID-19 has made it more difficult. The Doctor Weighs In
Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons Can Be Life Savers Surgeons should hone their non-technical skills (communication, teamwork, leadership) as they are key elements of patient safety. The Doctor Weighs In
Medical Management of Severe Eating Disorders Severe eating disorders may be accompanied by life-threatening medical complications that require stabilization before psychiatric treatment. The Doctor Weighs In
An Important New Resource for Food Allergy Sufferers Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern, and more precise data are required to unravel all of the scientific & quality-of-life issues surrounding food allergies. AAFA’s new Food Allergy Patient & Family Registry will help do just that. The Doctor Weighs In
My Doctor Diagnosed Me With Thin White Female Syndrome A medical student who developed anxiety related to major transitions in her life was diagnosed with Thin White Female Syndrome and given Ativan The Doctor Weighs In
Poor Vision and Senior Falls: An Ophthalmologist’s Perspective Aging is associated with increased risk of poor vision. It, in turn, increases risk for senior falls. Vigilance is needed to prevent both. The Doctor Weighs In
Vasectomy: Why It’s a Better Choice for Men and Women Vasectomies have benefits for both men and women. It’s easier, safer, and less costly than tubal ligation. The Doctor Weighs In
Is it Just a Bad Hangover or Something More Serious? Headache, upset stomach & feeling run down the morning after over-consumption is common. How can you know if it’s a bad hangover or something more serious? The Doctor Weighs In
COVID-19 Long Haulers: Persistent Shortness of Breath Due to Treatable Nerve Injury A treatable, virus-related vagus nerve injury may be the cause of persistent shortness of breath in some COVID-19 long haulers The Doctor Weighs In
Prioritizing Addiction Medicine: Key to Closing Gaps in Addiction Treatment A new addiction medicine fellowship aims to expand the number of addiction specialists to close gaps in addiction treatment. The Doctor Weighs In
Physician Compensation 2020: How Much Money Do U.S. Doctors Make Per Year? Doximity’s Physician Compensation report revealed that income growth slowed and the gender wage gap grew in 2020 due to the pandemic.. The Doctor Weighs In
A Mother’s Howl: A Medical Student’s Lesson On Giving Bad News The heartbreaking sound of a mother’s howl helped a medical student appreciate the huge responsibility of giving bad news about a loved one. The Doctor Weighs In
Burnout: The Experience of Women In Medicine During COVID-19 Women in medicine are faced with heightened demands and lower than normal resources during the COVID pandemic. This can lead to burnout, The Doctor Weighs In
Food Allergies: What Causes Them? And, Can They Be Prevented? Food allergies are difficult to prevent except by strict avoidance. A new study of oral desensitization for peanut allergy offers hope for an alternative. The Doctor Weighs In
Screening Colonoscopy: Shopping Around Saved Me $6,820 After learning a screening colonoscopy would cost him $8500, the (uninsured) author of this story shopped around and ended up saving $6820! The Doctor Weighs In
What Parents Should Know About the New USDA Dietary Guidelines New USDA Dietary Guidelines have important recommendations: No added sugar before 2 years old and early allergen introduction by 4 months. The Doctor Weighs In
Fear of COVID-19 Keeps Patients From Seeking Medical Care A new survey finds that fear of COVID-19 has kept people from seeking medical care, including people with chronic conditions. The Doctor Weighs In
Telehealth Update from ATA President Dr. Joe Kvedar Joe Kvedar, MD, President of ATA, joins Pat Salber, MD, CEO and Editor of The Doctor Weighs In, for an in-depth telehealth update. The Doctor Weighs In
A Guide to Strategic Due Diligence for Physician Practice Mergers Applying a systematic and thorough approach to strategic due diligence can yield huge returns to practices considering mergers. The Doctor Weighs In
Chronic Wounds: How Self-care Can Help Speed Healing Optimal self-care for patients with chronic wounds includes dressing changes, good nutrition, and recognizing warning signs of infection. The Doctor Weighs In
Recent Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention A prominent neurologist reviews what is known (and not known) about recent evidence-based advances in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention. The Doctor Weighs In
How to Stay Excited and In Love with a Career in Medicine If you combine an insatiable desire to expand skills with a fearlessness to walk away, you can have a long, exciting career in medicine. The Doctor Weighs In
How to Integrate Teledentistry into Your Dental Practice Teledentistry will remain a viable approach to dental care even after the pandemic due to the many benefits it offers dentists and patients. The Doctor Weighs In
Dealing with a Rare Eye Disease in the Midst of COVID19 After being diagnosed with a rare eye disease, a doctor learns the best treatment is immunosuppression-a risky choice in the midst of COVID19 The Doctor Weighs In
Drug Rebates: New Executive Order Only Addresses Part of the Problem Drug rebates often mean consumers pay more for drugs. Manufacturers raise list prices to cover PBM rebates. We pay a percent of list price. The Doctor Weighs In
My Grandparents’ Agonizing Deaths Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor A medical student’s mom told her witnessing her grandfather’s agonizing death was a gift, implying that it would make her a better doctor. The Doctor Weighs In
MdDS Makes You Feel Like You’re Still on the Boat MdDS is an under recognized neurologic disorder where the rocking sensation you experience after getting off of a boat or a plane persists indefinitely. The Doctor Weighs In
Clinical Care of Cancer Patients in the Age of COVID Dr. Bobby Reddy discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care of cancer patients, including changes to treatment and way care is delivered. The Doctor Weighs In
What’s in a Name? – What the “Organic” Label on Foods Really Means The Organic Trend Sales of organic foods in the United States has risen from $11 billion in 2004 to $49 billion in 2018, triple the annual growth rate for all food sales.1 The demand for organic foods is so high that a […]
mTOR and the Science of Aging and Chronic Disease What if you could age slower and maintain your ability to be active and enjoy your family well into your 70’s or 80’s or beyond? What if you could delay the onset of chronic disease by almost a decade? Well, that is no longer a dream. […]
Science and Truth: Learning from a Fatal Mutation When Sonia Vallabh learned she had a lethal mutation, she and her husband became scientists and helped shine light on the fate of fatal mutations. The Doctor Weighs In
Skin Tags: What Are They and What Can You Do About Them? You may be tempted to remove skin tags yourself, but there are a number of reasons why you should have them examined and removed by an expert in skincare The Doctor Weighs In
Why We Need to Unlock the Full Potential of Primary Care There are powerful reasons to move to a value-based primary care system. Highly effective Primary Care 3.0 is an indispensable piece of that effort. The Doctor Weighs In
Why Medical Translation and Medical Interpretation Services are Key in Quality Healthcare All industries need translators and interpreters who are trained in different languages. Although some items, symbols, and/or actions may be universally understood, you still need to convey subtle meanings and instructions across cultures. It is especially important to overcome language barriers in healthcare. […]
Reflections on Death with Dignity Facing a painful death from incurable cancer, Brittany Maynard had to move to Oregon so she could control her destiny & die with dignity. Why do so few states allow this? The Doctor Weighs In
Lecithin Supplements: Understanding the Risks and Benefits Before you take lecithin supplements, you should weigh the lack of credible evidence of benefits against scientific literature that suggests safety concerns. The Doctor Weighs In
TakeCHARGE: How Turning 18 Changed My Healthcare Forever A college student describes how the TakeCHARGE 5 Steps program helped her when she turned 18 and healthcare changed for her forever. The Doctor Weighs In