April 19, 2021

Physician Burnout and Suicide

Physicians have struggled with burnout for years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this situation. Social isolation, reduced community support, and fewer opportunities to seek counseling […]
February 23, 2021

Connecting the Brain, Gut, Diet, and Microbiome

The role of the gut-brain-microbiome-diet axis is revolutionizing our understanding of health and disease. New approaches to prevention, screening, and therapy are anticipated. The entire field […]
February 8, 2021

Laughter (and Chocolate) is the Best Medicine

The value of humor and laughter are underappreciated in modern medical practice. There is scientific evidence that there are many important physiological responses. These include hormones, […]
January 29, 2021

PTSD and Other Mental Health Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has led to various mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other trauma- and stress-related disorders. Most health care professionals have never lived through […]
January 13, 2021

COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting

The COVID19 pandemic started a year ago, and infections are in every corner of the United States. Patients may present to medical offices and urgent care […]
November 6, 2020

Men’s Health

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month. The average life expectancy for men in the United States is almost 5 years less than women. The average man […]
October 28, 2020

Insomnia

Google searches for ‘insomnia‘ hit a record high, and more than 1 in 5 people say COVID-19 concerns keep them up at night. A third of […]
October 12, 2020

Women’s Health Issues.

The Week’s Trending Medical Education Topics include Women’s Health Issues.   Women’s health and disease experiences differ from men due to various unique biological, social, and […]