Nov. 29, 2022Tuesday emergency medicinepatient care Patient care Ketamine in the ER Ketamine has some fairly unique characteristics that make it an exceptionally useful tool for those of us working in emergency medicine.
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday health carehealth care policyinsurance The health care system How health insurance impacts care and why health insurance literacy is important The reality is that health insurance is the primary financing mechanism in our health care system, and it is directly related to the services that we are able to provide and the care patients are able to obtain.
Sept. 20, 2022Tuesday diversityDO & student voicespatient care Opinion How Roe v. Wade getting struck down impacts women of color This decision could disproportionately affect the access to safe and timely health services for African American women in particular and is concerning, regardless of personal beliefs. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday Global health What I learned from my medical mission trip to help Ukrainian refugees in April I worked with a team providing medical aid at two checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border.
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday DO & student voiceshealth careHispanic DOs Diversity matters Improving health care for Hispanic patients During National Hispanic Heritage Month, I am reflecting on my own Hispanic heritage and my experience working with Hispanic patients.
Aug. 1, 2022Monday OMT and CP OMT and cerebral palsy: A patient-centered approach How Blaise Langan, DO, uses osteopathic manipulative treatment to help patients with cerebral palsy.
Aug. 1, 2022Monday Mental health Beyond the Confines of the DSM V The DSM V shows us what is “wrong” with patients, and it can limit our understanding of and compassion for those who have truly endured significant challenges. Art of Medicine By Stephanie Lee, OMS III
July 1, 2022Friday dietspatient care Food for thought 5 popular fad diets and how to advise your patients on them The countless diets, dietary supplements and unfiltered information disseminated on the internet often confuse and overly complicate the fundamental pillars of a healthy diet and can leave people wondering how to truly eat healthfully.
June 1, 2022Wednesday Serving the underserved How to make treatment decisions while considering the cost of care When working with underserved patients, the cost of care is often an important factor. Here is my guidance.
June 1, 2022Wednesday sports medicine The world of esports Esports: Competitive gaming and its health implications As the world of professional esports grows, players often face stigma and a multitude of injuries.