Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

Contributing Writer https://www.medicalbag.com

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

All articles by Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

Medicine

Can Cannabinoids Help Patients With Sleep Disorders?

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 21, 2021

To learn more about the potential role of cannabinoids in the management of sleep disorders, we interviewed Aleksandra M. Kwasnik, MD, who recently coauthored a review on the topic.

Medicine

Atopic Dermatitis in Black Patients: Societal and Biologic Causes

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 7, 2021

Clinician competence in treating patients of various racial and ethnic backgrounds and the critical need for greater inclusion of diverse populations in trials investigating the pathophysiology and treatment of AD are underscored.

Medicine

Addressing the Controversy of “Pre-COPD”: A Point/Counterpoint Q&A

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 2, 2021

MeiLan K. Han, MD, and Paul Enright, MD, share their opposing perspectives on the necessity and utility of defining “pre-COPD” in at-risk patients.

Medicine

Lung Cancer in the Time of COVID-19: Challenges and Solutions

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 28, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with lung cancer face an increased risk of disease progression, reduced survival, and worse quality of life associated with delayed treatment.

illustration of a gut and someone's brain

Medicine

The Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 21, 2020

The microbiota-gut-brain axis represents a bidirectional communication pathway through which the gut microbiota may influence the CNS.

Medicine

3-D Skin Bioprinting: The Future for Wound Healing?

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 17, 2020

Bioprinting for burns and other severe wounds could significantly accelerate wound closure and healing, reduce the risk for infection and minimize scarring.

Medicine, Uncategorized

Intrinsic Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorders: Latest Guidance and Treatment

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 16, 2020

Melatonin and other melatonin receptor agonists have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of circadian rhythm disorders in both pediatric and adult populations.

News

Inhaler Misuse in Asthma and COPD: Undoing 40 Years of Incorrect Technique

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

October 11, 2019

Challenges pertaining to the correct use of inhalers for asthma and COPD can limit the effectiveness of treatment.

Medicine

Improving Delirium Detection in the Acute Setting: An Expert Interview

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

September 20, 2019

Delirium is highly prevalent in critical care, especially among elderly patients and individuals with dementia. Although rates vary widely across studies, findings suggest delirium affects more than 15% of hospitalized patients. For additional discussion regarding this topic, Neurology Advisor interviewed Leopoldo Pozuelo, MD, MBA, FACP, FACLP, clinical vice chair of psychiatry and psychology at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

Medicine

Reviewing the Efficacy of Dietary Supplements to Manage Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 13, 2019

The use of dietary supplements to manage pain is common in individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.

Next post in Medicine