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, […]
February 5, 2021

COVID-19 TREATMENT & PREVENTION UPDATE

During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous antiviral agents, immunotherapies, and vaccines continue to be investigated and developed as potential therapies in the fight against COVID-19. Currently, only […]
February 3, 2021

Emotional Intelligence

Providing care in today’s high-stress complex health care environment is no easy task. With newly evolving care patterns, more focus on distance interactions, concerns about care […]
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 6, 2021

COVID-19 Triage in the Outpatient Setting

This Week’s Trending Medical Education Lecture is COVID-19 Triage in the Outpatient Setting. The COVID19 pandemic started a year ago, and infections are now throughout virtually every […]
December 15, 2020

We Have COVID-19 Vaccines: Now What?

COVID-19 vaccines are arriving at various hospitals in the United States. Clinicians need to be informed about the vaccines, their path to development and approval, logistics […]