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Gender Pay Gap Affects Most Medical Specialties, Persists Over Period of Time
Women in academic medicine typically have lower starting salaries than men, and this disparity remains after 10 years on the job.
Gender Bias Common in Online Reviews of Physicians
Patients rated female doctors more on their interpersonal skills and not much on their technical competence, a study found.
Some Plasma Biomarkers for AD Misleading in Black Populations – A Conversation With Susan E. Schindler, MD, PhD
We spoke with Susan E. Schindler, MD, PhD, lead author of a study about the effect of race on the prediction of brain amyloidosis by plasma Aβ42/Aβ40, phosphorylated tau, and neurofilament light.
It’s a Doctor’s Duty to Combat Misinformation
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored how easy it is for disreputable and nonauthoritative sources to spread wrong and possibly dangerous medical information.
Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention
With youth suicides on the rise, the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in collaboration with experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), created a document to support pediatric health clinicians.
The Evolving Role of Neurologists in Autism Diagnosis and Management
Drs Joshua Rotenberg and Deepa Menon both explain how neurologists facilitate an ASD diagnosis by addressing the common neurological comorbidities in ASD.
Ketamine: Usage in the Home
With ketamine gaining more attention to combat treatment-resistant depression (TRD), we look at the administration of ketamine through in-home measures.
Women’s Underrepresentation in Neurology and What to Do About It
Suma Shah, MD, reveals the many ways women in neurology are underrepresented and the steps women can take to close the gender gap in multiple areas of the field.
What Is the Relationship Between GI Disorders and Eating Disorders?
Cynthia Bulik, PhD, and Helen Burton Murray, PhD, discuss the interrelatedness between gastrointestinal disorders and eating disorders and the need for more clinician awareness.
Psychedelics: Applications in Mental Health
A deep dive into clinical efficacy and safety of using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other mental health disorders.
Ketamine: In-Clinic Administration
Ketamine is becoming an increasingly popular treatment method for depression and other mental ailments. We speak with a psychiatrist who administers ketamine.
Methods to “ACT” on “Long-Haul COVID” and Mental Health Issues
“Long-haul” COVID affects more than 7 million Americans. We speak with Joseph J. Trunzo, PhD, about his book “Long Haul COVID: A Survivor’s Guide, Transform Your Pain and Find Your Way Forward.”
Combine and Conquer: The Integration of Infectious Disease and Addiction Medicine
In this Q&A, Drs Serota and Thakarar discuss the dual subspecialty of infectious disease and addiction medicine and its role in combating the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Low-FODMAP Diet and CBT for IBS: Efficacy Data and Individualizing Treatment
Authors describe efficacy data on the low-FODMAP-diet and CBT for IBS and factors to consider when personalizing treatment.
Is There a Clinical Role for Sleep Apnea Apps?
Apps for detecting sleep apnea are increasingly popular, but are they effective — and is the data they generate relevant for clinicians?
Expert Roundtable: Updates in Postpartum Depression Treatment
While antidepressants and psychotherapy have helped many women with postpartum depression (PPD), established pharmacologic approaches for MDD do not target the proposed mechanisms of PPD, and studies have shown that a substantial number of patients with PPD do not achieve remission with antidepressants. We interviewed 3 experts on the subject.
Understanding Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Diagnosis to Treatment
Nitin K. Sethi, MD, MBBS, and Gaston C. Baslet, MD, discuss the importance of distinguishing psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) from epilepsy and the challenges of managing PNES.
What Does the Open Notes Mandate Mean for Psychiatrists and Mental Health Clinicians?
The new open notes regulation is a substantial change for both physicians, as well as patients. Does this mandate benefit or harm patients — or both?
Exploring the Role of Mental Health in Myocardial Infarction Outcomes
Eugene C. DePasquale, MD, and Erin D. Michos, MD, discuss the effect of mental health on outcomes for patients who have had an acute myocardial infarction.
Clinician Q&A: Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Alcohol Use and RA
Rheumatologists Leanna M. Wise, MD, and Rajat Bhatt, MD, and researcher Matthew A. Turk, MSc, discuss the effects of alcohol consumption in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and evaluate existing literature on the inverse association between alcohol intake and RA.
Acne in the Pediatric Population: Prevalence, Emotional Toll, and Treatment Considerations
To explore the different dimensions of acne in the pediatric population, we spoke with clinical dermatologists who are actively involved in the management of acne in children, adolescents, and young adults.
We Run Clinical Trials for Medications, Why Not for Apps?
The author comments on the current situation where behavioral modification smartphone apps do not undergo any oversight such as safety or efficacy studies, nor do they go through the Institutional Review Board to guide or evaluate ethics.
In Conversation With Suzette Oyeku, MD: COVID-19 Vaccine Disparities Among Children
Suzette Oyeku, MD, MPH, speaks to us about the existing disparities in childhood COVID-19 vaccine access and the role of providers in ensuring vaccine uptake among pediatric populations.
Does Air Pollution Cause Dementia? Here’s What We Know So Far
Jiu-Chiuan Chen, MD, ScD and Diana Younan, PhD, MPH discuss the importance of understanding the relationship between air pollution and dementia risk and how clinicians can help patients mitigate their risk.
Using Apps to Improve Depression Care: 2 Models
Two experts speak about how apps address different needs and use different technologies, but taken together, they shed light on the manifold ways that apps can be used for depression management in clinical practice.
How Will Updated CDC Guidelines on Opioid Prescribing Affect Clinical Practice?
David Dickerson, MD, discusses what clinicians should keep in mind regarding the CDC’s latest update to clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioid analgesics.
Current State of Emergency Mental Health Care in the US
Experts share their perspective on the state of emergency mental health care in the United States.
Experts Weigh in on Effect of Proposed HIPAA Changes
Proposed changes that could directly impact practices include shortening the timeframe for responding to patient requests for records.
Workplace Culture Critical to Retaining Staff
Showing employees appreciation for their efforts is particularly important to engender their loyalty.
Hip Hop Song “1-800-273-8255” Associated With Reduction in Suicides
After there was wide-scale public attention to a rap song dealing with suicide, the daily call volumes to the United States Suicide Prevention Lifeline were assessed.
Telemedicine: Changing the Management of Chronic Pain
Experts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of treating patients with chronic pain via telemedicine.
Aging and Brain Health and How to Preserve It: What Experts Know So Far
Gary Small, MD, and Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD, delve into the definition of brain health, how to preserve it at any age, and how to promote brain health to the public.
Navigating the Treacherous Terrain of a Malpractice Suit With Minimum Stress and Maximum Skill: An Expert Interview With Richard L. Frierson, MD
It is critical for psychiatrists to understand the most common causes of malpractice, how to proceed if they are sued, and how to prevent lawsuits.
Phishing, Malware Attacks Spike Amid Pandemic
Breaches involving user names and passwords soared 450% in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with 2019, according to the ForgeRock 2021 Consumer Identity Breach Report.
Ongoing Neurology Practice Interruptions During COVID-19: The Importance of Adaptation
Barney Stern, MD, and Andrew Russman, DO, share how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed neurology practice, including patient access to care, staffing shortages, and increased burnout.
Updates on ECT for Schizophrenia
Electroconvulsive therapy was initially utilized as a treatment for schizophrenia. However, it has become more commonly used in treatment-resistant depression since the introduction of antipsychotics to treat schizophrenia. However, for patients with schizophrenia who are not responsive to these medications, ECT remains an essential treatment modality more than 80 years after it was first tested in a human patient.
Safeguarding Our Communities: Get to Know Your Lifeguards
Lifeguards — community members who care about people experiencing homelessness — are a critical piece of street medicine practice as well as the social fabric of communities.
Pain and Psychological Syndromes Common in Patients With Long COVID
Diffuse myofascial pain associated with fatigue and poor sleep hygiene have been noted in patients with long-COVID.
Stat Consult: Intimate Partner Violence
This review provides a concise overview of the epidemiology, etiology, history, diagnostic criteria, and management of intimate partner violence.
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