Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday concussionmental healthsports medicine Behind the game How sports-related concussions affect mental health Clinicians will anxiously be awaiting a new set of suggested diagnostic and treatment guidelines that most likely will need to be implemented before the next NFL season.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday Happy camper Working as a camp doctor during my pediatrics residency Patricia Hoffman, DO, recounts her time serving as a camp doctor during her pediatrics residency, and how the opportunity provided learning experiences and affirmations.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer screenings New information about colorectal cancer screening guidelines available as a resource to physicians Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer.
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