How Do Disparities in the Physician Workforce Affect Patients?
Recent research indicates that disparities related to physician race or ethnicity, sex, or disability status may play a role in physician burnout.
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Understanding CBD: How to Advise Patients About Existing Laws, Clinical Evidence, and More
At Psych Congress 2018, Andrew Penn from the UCSF School of Nursing provides insight into the use of CBD in clinical practice.
CBD and Other Cannabinoids in Pain Management
The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids to manage several clinical conditions, including pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, and epilepsy, is finding support through a growing body of evidence.
Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary Care
Although an estimated 82 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia by 2030, research demonstrates that cognitive decline often goes unrecognized in primary care settings.
Managing Comorbidity in RA: Multidisciplinary Care Team Model Essential
Since the management of comorbidities goes beyond the scope of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), researchers highlight the need for a multidisciplinary care team model.
Working for a Health System vs Remaining Independent
Physician practices need to weigh the pros and cons of remaining independent or joining an integrated health care delivery system.
Improving Delirium Detection in the Acute Setting: An Expert Interview
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.
Can a Ketogenic Diet Benefit Patients With Mental Health Disorders?
A review of research reveals that a while ketogenic diet may hold some promise for individuals with mental health disorders, additional studies are necessary.
Cannabis Exposure and Fertility: A Clinical Discussion
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
Online Health Information Gathering: Changing the Physician-Patient Relationship
A 2013 Pew Research Center and Internet Life Project report found that 59% of US adults said that they turned to the Internet regarding a health problem during the past year.
Diabetes, Ramadan, and Driving: Ensuring Patient Safety While Respecting Religious Autonomy
For many Muslims, fasting is an important part of individual and community life. Healthcare professionals should adopt a patient-centered approach to diabetes care during Ramadan.
How to Deal With ‘Difficult’ Patients
Clinicians can manage their emotions and behaviors to meet the challenges of working productively with sometimes abrasive and argumentative patients.
Previously Hidden FDA Data Reveal a Multitude of Adverse Events Linked to Breast Implants
Why were adverse events reported through an alternative reporting channel as opposed to a more transparent means?
Scabies: A Health Issue for Migrants and Their Host Countries
Researchers outline an efficient algorithm for treatment of large numbers of patients with confirmed or suspected scabies infestations.
ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
Diabetes Across Ethnicities and Cultures: An AACE Guide to Transcultural Diabetes Care
The AACE has produced a position statement addressing population-specific challenges and practical steps for clinicians with regard to diabetes care for African Americans, Latinx/Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
The “Good Cholesterol” Myth of HDL: Is It Time to Retire the Label?
Although high-density lipoprotein cholesterol has been deemed the “good cholesterol,” this label may be misleading and outdated given that there is little evidence to support a causal relationship with CVD risk reduction.
Does Religion Have a Place in Medicine?
A growing number of physicians and ethicists suggest that religion and prayer do not necessarily fall outside the bailiwick of modern-day Western medicine.
Investing Wisely in Cybersecurity
To make the best use of the money they have to spend to prevent information breaches, practices need to perform a risk analysis.
Reviewing the Efficacy of Dietary Supplements to Manage Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
The use of dietary supplements to manage pain is common in individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.
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