Research news
April 17, 2019JAOA cannabis study covered by CNN, Newsweek, Reuters, Vice and others
Patients who regularly use cannabis can require more than two times the usual level of sedation when undergoing medical procedures, the study found.
Patient Care
Commentary
April 17, 2019Restoring joy in the exam room: A DO’s secret
While in residency, I’ve made a small change that has reduced my feelings of burnout and made clinic very tolerable and—dare I say it—happy for me.
Challenging interactions
April 9, 20196 phrases to calm an upset patient
Shared here, these de-escalation phrases offer a sneak peek into an April 11 webinar that will provide practical advice for dealing with difficult patients.
Snuffing out smoking
April 9, 2019Nixing nicotine: Free resources to help your patients quit smoking
The CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health has free, evidence-based resources to help you support your patients’ quit attempts.
Opinion
April 1, 2019Do no harm: CBD should be used with caution in kids
Given the growing interest from patients and parents, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers of CBD use in kids.
Research news
March 13, 2019Education, gender may affect adherence to Mediterranean diet, study finds
Women are three times more likely than men to follow the diet, while college grads are seven times more likely, according to research in The JAOA.
Direct Primary Care Quiz
March 13, 2019Quiz: Is direct primary care right for you?
Many have called direct primary care the ideal practice model, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for all physicians.
Back on the Dance Floor
March 6, 201991-year-old patient celebrates with DO who helped her dance again
Neurosurgeon Sabino D’Agostino, DO, dances beside the patient he helped to move again after new minimally invasive robotic surgery.