Using Critical Race Theory, lead study author Rodlescia S. Sneed, PhD, MPH, and team assess the impact of racism on the representation of Black women with systemic lupus erythematosus in clinical trials, and highlight the need for interventions in this area.
The language in a patient’s medical record can convey information not only about the patient’s condition but about the attitude of the clinician writing the report.
To discuss the potential factors driving the increasing alcohol use among women as well as potential solutions, we interviewed David Streem, MD, and Leena P. Mittal, MD, FACLP.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, that more than 60% of US adults were lonely; these numbers only increased during the pandemic. Clinicians should focus more time on the psychological and social factors of aging to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
Diane E. Meier, the Director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care, discusses how neurologists can increase quality palliative care communication and encourage better clinician/patient confidence and care.
The exact pathophysiology of microscopic colitis is not completely understood, though PPIs and NSAIDs are 2 medications commonly implicated for triggering the inflammatory process.
Current research indicates that short-term utilization of an LFD may help ameliorate some mild IBS symptoms associated with quiescent IBD, while further long term studies are still needed.
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology believe there is “no better time to review and take a fresh perspective on medical ethics and professionalism in the light of established norms and current stressors.”
Though patient use of cannabinoids for the treatment of IBD has increased, clinical decision making on whether to formally recommend it as treatment remains difficult.
Jordan Deaner, MD, Duke University Eye Center and Cecilia Koetting, OD, FAAO, of Virginia Eye Consultants, offer advice on remote triaging and how to spot an ocular emergency.
