May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one […]
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common outpatient infections. The lifetime risk of having a UTI is 50%, and recurrent UTIs (classified as two or […]
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 […]
Concussions occur in sports and recreation-related activities every year. In 2014, about 2.87 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred in the United […]
Driving is an important means of mobility and independence for older adults, but as people age, they often experience impairments that interfere with their ability to […]
An increasing body of evidence shows Palliative Care’s benefits in conjunction with usual care throughout the serious illness continuum. When included in patients’ care, studies show […]
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 […]
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, […]