Food for thought
July 10, 20185 myths about whole-food plant-based diets debunked
Do you think plant-based diets are unsatisfying and short on protein? You’re not alone–and you’re also incorrect, says lifestyle medicine doctor Colin Zhu, DO.
Patient Care
Life Saving
July 5, 2018Addressing patient suicide risk: Communication is key
Suicide is now the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., the CDC reports. Here are the steps physicians can take to help their patients.
Newer, better option
July 3, 2018Less than 62 percent of Americans know there is a vaccine for shingles
Study finds that the new vaccine is 97 percent effective in adults ages 50-69.
Social Media for Docs
June 11, 2018Should physicians be friends with their patients on social media?
Physicians are still navigating the best ways to manage patient relationships on social media.
A Helping Hand
June 5, 2018Med student builds 3D-printed prosthetic hands for kids in Appalachia
Here’s how one LMU-DCOM student is creating low-cost prosthetics to help kids in his community.
Lesser-known disease
May 22, 20186 things to share with patients about sarcoidosis
This uncommon inflammatory disease affecting the lungs is often misdiagnosed. Here’s what your patients who have sarcoidosis should know.
Hometown hero
May 15, 2018West, Texas, fertilizer explosion: DO first responder reflects on recovery, 5 years later
George N. Smith, DO, coordinated the emergency response to the explosion in 2013, and has been there every step of the way during West’s five-year recovery.
Spinning sensation
May 7, 2018Psychiatric disorders present in 15% of patients with chronic dizziness, JAOA study finds
Researchers determined that chronic dizziness can result from or trigger psychiatric disorders.