Study: Here Are The Top Reasons Doctors Lose Their Patients
On demand, not on hold — new research revealed the top hurdles that send patients running to a new doctor. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans who’ve been to the doctor within the last year...
Life As An American Expat Physician
Ashwini C. Bapat, MD, a palliative care physician, and her husband, a psychiatrist, had always planned to move abroad. But their resolution was solidified during a vacation in Portugal with their then 2-year-old daughter.
Polypharmacy Is a Real Issue. Dismantling Public Health Won't Fix It.
New to outpatient psychiatry as a third-year resident, my medication intake appointments usually come in one of two flavors: no prior contact with psychiatry or transfers from other clinics with frightening medication regimens.
Does Marathon Running Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk?
Like many of you, I've been following the media coverage of a recent abstract presentation suggesting higher rates of polyps and advanced adenomas among marathon and ultramarathon runners.
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Issued That Let Women Skip Unpleasant Doctor’s Visit
The move addresses a key barrier to screening, as traditional speculum exams can be uncomfortable or even painful. Women at average risk of cervical cancer can now safely conduct self-tests for the human papillomavirus (HPV) at home.
Covid Shots Tied To A Lower Risk Of Death From Any Cause
In a French cohort, the incidence of all-cause mortality among those who received a first dose of an mRNA COVID vaccine was 0.4% after a median follow-up of 45 months, compared with 0.6% of those who were unvaccinated.
The Air In Hospitals & On Airplanes Is Cleaner Than You Think
We humans stuff ourselves into tight quarters for various reasons. Sometimes we pack by the dozens into airliners bound for Boca. Other times, we’re forced into close proximity as we sit in hospital waiting rooms.