Improving Physician Comfort With Treating Transgender Patients
Estimates indicate that ~1.4 million people self-identify as transgender in the United States, which is double the initial estimate is made by the Williams Institute in 2011.
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AHA Recommendations for Neurologic Prognostication in Cardiac Arrest Survivors
A multidisciplinary writing group organized by the AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science Subcommittee released recommendations to improve the quality of adult and pediatric neurologic prognostication studies for survivors of cardiac arrest.
Using Digital Therapeutics to Treat Substance Use Disorders
The convenience and confidentiality of computer-based and mobile technologies may encourage more individuals with substance use disorders to access treatment.
Managing Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency
The increased opioid use has been associated with a rising incidence of opioid-induced endocrinopathy, most commonly in the form of androgen deficiency.
Hyperandrogenism and Athletic Performance: The Current Landscape for Elite Female Athletes
For women, athletes with fT levels in the highest tertile had significantly better performance in the 400-meter sprint, 400-meter hurdles, 800-meter sprint, hammer throw, and pole vault.
AHA/HFS Release Scientific Statement on Concomitant Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Failure
The American Heart Association and Heart Failure Society released a joint scientific statement summarizing the effects of type 2 diabetes management on heart failure outcomes.
AHA Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in HIV
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association was published in Circulation, with the purpose of providing a thorough review of available evidence on HIV-associated cardiovascular disease.
How Crowd-Sourced “Looping” Technology Is Changing Care for Type 1 Diabetes
Years before the first closed-loop insulin delivery system was approved, patients with diabetes had already been implementing the technology into their own care.
Social Monitoring: How the FDA Mined Social Media to Gain Insights About Patients With Diabetes
Dr Christine Lee discusses her work on how to capture the patient’s voice by using multiple data sources, such as unstructured FDA archival data and social media.
The Fine Art of Administering a Tuberculin Skin Test
When administered correctly, the Mantoux test can be an invaluable tool for the detection of tuberculosis.
How Accurate Are Automatic Seizure Detectors in Ambulatory EEG?
ASDs can facilitate the review of long-term EEG recordings to detect potential epileptiform activity and assist in artifact suppression.
New AAN Guideline: Treating Tourette Syndrome and Other Chronic Tic Disorders
An expert subcommittee of the AAN has released an updated evidence-based clinical practice guideline on treating Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders.
Physician House Calls: An Old Model With a Modern-Day Twist
To shed light on this re-emerging phenomenon of physician house calls, MPR interviewed three experts.
Not so Inactive: Excipients in Medications May Trigger Adverse Reactions in Some Patients
A team of investigators from both Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data on thousands of inactive ingredients in approved medications to further characterize them and enhance our knowledge of their safety.
Pass Me the Psychological Scalpel: Lessons on Resilience for Doctors
As rates of physician burnout continue to climb, a diverse group of researchers weigh in on enhancing resilience and particularly emphasize enlightening educators about how resilience develops during residency.
Physicians Weigh In on Wave of Fetal Heartbeat Bills Across the United States
Georgia has been added to the growing list of states, including Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi, and Tennessee, that have passed so-called fetal heartbeat bills.
Are Hospital Readmission Reduction Programs Truly Evidence Based?
When politicians attempt to make changes to health policy based on sentiments rather than on evidence-based conclusions, physicians often find themselves trying to meet unrealistic expectations.
The Grey’s Anatomy Effect: When TV Warps Perception, Proactive Communication is Key
The Grey’s Anatomy effect is a term that describes the disconnect between real-life and television medicine.
Telementoring to Support Community Providers in HCV Treatment
Telemonitoring bridges the gap in hepatitis C.
Neurologic Manifestations of Zika Virus Infection: What We Know So Far
Jonathan Miner, MD, PhD, and Karin Nielsen-Saines, MD, MPH, discuss the latest insights about neurologic complications of ZVI and knowledge gaps that still exist in this field.
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