Sept. 1, 2023Friday social media Mental health Social media usage and depression in adolescents and young adults: Examining the connection Depression rates among juvenile populations are on the rise, with evidence supporting a correlation between this mental health crisis and social media usage. What's Trending By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Sept. 1, 2023Friday weight loss The semaglutide fad The craze behind weight-loss injectables It is concerning that the hype surrounding these drugs is leading to unhealthy habits among some patients who are taking them.
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday health careLGBTQpride DO and LGBTQ+ pride DO podcast host discusses coming out as trans in med school and LGBTQ+ health care Torben “Ben” Hamilton, DO, is a recent medical school graduate and a proud second lieutenant in the US Army. You can catch him on the TransAtlantic Call-in Show, where he is a proud host. Diversity in Medicine By Reshma Pinnamaneni, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday Compassionate care Obesity: Changing the conversation We’d like to share some ways physicians can help address weight bias in medicine.
June 1, 2023Thursday telemedicinevideo Connecting through screens The doctor will video chat with you now: Perspectives on telehealth The idea that you can still reach and contact your physician without exposing the public to your contagious germs is appealing to many patients. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS III
April 27, 2023Thursday pediatrics The heart of health care Child abuse pediatrics: Who we are and where we are going Child protection teams experience emotional highs and lows each day on the job. Of course, this can be difficult, but these medical professionals are filling critical needs in medical care with every child they treat.
April 3, 2023Monday Improving patient care What two months on a hospital recliner taught me Katherine Dobosh, OMS II, recalls time spent with her hospitalized grandfather, and her reflections on how physicians can provide better care for patients with limited English proficiency.
April 3, 2023Monday PMDD PMDD awareness How to provide better care for patients with PMDD Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a chronic condition that disrupts the lives of approximately one in every 20 menstruating patients.
April 3, 2023Monday OMT and MS Treat what you find: Osteopathic medicine and multiple sclerosis “When I’m stuck in osteopathic medicine, I like to read up on A.T. Still. He didn’t want to tell his students the answer because he believed the real answer was understanding physiology.”
April 2, 2023Sunday DO & student voicespediatrics Kiddie care What medical students and other doctors should know about pediatric medicine Jeffery J. Bergman, DO, shares insights from his career in pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. The Specialist By Jane Dalisay, DO