Pharmacogenetic Testing: Does it Improve Therapy in Patients With MDD?
Testing for genetic variants may allow clinicians to predict how patients with major depressive disorder metabolize antidepressants.
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Dermatologic Challenges to Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated an ongoing concern about antimicrobial resistance in dermatology and requires a recommitment from clinicians to follow guidelines that promote good stewardship.
The Rising Incidence of Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals
Burnout is on the rise among psychiatrists. Explore the driving factors behind this trend and learn key interventions to avoid its negative effects.
Spotlight on Fibromyalgia: Updates on Diagnosis and Clinical Management
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue.
Ethical Considerations in Prescribing Unproven Therapies for COVID-19
Meeting public demand for an urgently needed effective medication quickly and safely during a pandemic involves difficult tradeoffs.
The Psychology of Collecting Debt: How to Get Patients to Pay Their Bills
By connecting on a personal level, medical practices may have better results in getting patients to settle their accounts.
Upended Universe: Ambiguous Loss and Grief of a Cancer Diagnosis
The uncertainty experienced due to COVID can be used to better understand the loss a patient with cancer faces after diagnosis.
Lung Cancer in the Time of COVID-19: Challenges and Solutions
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.
Home Alone: The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Isolation on Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Social isolation is bad for some children; will there be long-term effects?
The Appearance of Skin Disorders Often Predicts Diabetes
Many common skin disorders may not simply be independent symptoms, but they may represent the first clinical signs of diabetes mellitus.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Biologic Agents in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
An overview of the comparative effectiveness of biologic medications in rheumatoid arthritis.
How to Prepare Patients for the New Influenza Season During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices encourages all Americans to receive the flu vaccine between September and October.
Phase 2 Trial Using IL-12 Gene Therapy for Glioblastoma Reaches Recruitment Target
A new approach combining inducible gene therapy and an anti–PD-1 shows promise in hard-to-treat brain tumors.
Hypokalemia Common With COVID-19
The new report adds to growing evidence of COVID-19’s adverse effects on the kidneys.
Screening and Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are likely to be encountered in the primary care setting, making appropriate diagnosis and management indispensable.
Effect of Pain on Functioning in Serious Mental Illness
Authors of a paper share their perspectives on the topic of chronic pain in individuals with mental health disorders.
Protecting Practices From Ransomware
Hackers have penetrated healthcare providers’ computer systems to encrypt information and demand money for its release.
The Twitter Effect on How Oncologists Conduct and Share Research
The social media platform can be useful as an education tool for oncologists to stay up to date on new research in oncology — but physicians still need to be mindful of the information sources.
Understanding Adult Attachment Disorders
As an increasing number of patients are seeking professional treatment for attachment disorders, clinicians need to stay up to date on the latest developments to mitigate the far-reaching effects of these conditions.
Immunization Schedules: Best Available Evidence for 2020
Review of the Advisory Committee Immunization Practices updates to the pediatric immunization schedule and significant revisions to the adult immunization schedule.
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