Is it a Good Idea to Use Unique Code Systems to Protect Confidentiality?
A physician is considering using unique codes in patients’ notes for particularly delicate issues to protect confidentiality. Is this a good idea?
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Telehealth Improves Access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Telehealth for prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis is safe, effective, and preferable for many young men who have sex with men and transgender women.
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Prostate Cancer Screening Intervention Needed for Transgender Women
The disparity in prostate cancer screening between cisgender men and transgender women diminished when physicians recommended screening.
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Sarcopenia’s High Prevalence and Associated Mortality Risk Signal “Critical Need” in CKD
Sarcopenia screening and early interventions (nutrition, exercise) are recommended for patients...
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Routine Lipid Level Assessments May Prevent Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
Variability in total cholesterol and triglyceride levels were linked to the development of type 2 diabetes complications.
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Navigating a Tricky Termination
A physician needs to address the issue of an underperforming employee without raising red flags for religious discrimination.
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Neoadjuvant Chemohormonal Therapy Aids Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer survival rates were higher with neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy than neoadjuvant hormonal therapy.
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Psoriasis Biologics Safe in Patients With Cancer
A recent real-world study showed that biologics for psoriasis were safe and effective in patients with various cancers.
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Probiotic Supplements Show Promise in Treating Psoriasis
Probiotic supplements have improved PASI and DLQI scores, underscoring their potential as a complementary therapy alongside psoriasis biologics.
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Surgery Has Role in Maintaining Vision With Inherited Retinal Diseases
Ocular surgery can preserve or improve vision for patients with inherited retinal diseases and may be important for associated conditions, such as cataracts.
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Psoriasis Severity and Associated CV Risk Reduced With Internal Medicine Collaboration
Collaboration between dermatologists and internal medicine clinicians reduced psoriasis severity,...
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Physicians, Take Back Your Practice and STOP Acting Like a Good Resident
What will your workday look and feel like when AI eliminates your need to document, answer messages, or deal with your inbox?
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Leukemia Biology Debate: AML Focus
Research presented at the fourth European Congress Controversies in Leukemia and how this new information has changed the landscape for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
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Allo-HSCT in Intermediate-Risk AML: Is It Needed?
An evaluation of allo-HSCT as a treatment for intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia and if allogeneic transplantation is necessary.
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AML Classifications: WHO vs ICC 2022 Update
A summary of the updates made to the classifications for Acute Myeloid Leukemia from the World Health Organization and the International Consensus Classification of Myeloid and Lymphoid Neoplasms in 2022.
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How Physicians Can Safeguard Their Finances in the Event of Personal Illness or Injury
Dr. Kristin Fuller describes how she navigated short-term disability, and the best insurance policies for physicians needing long-term disability benefits.
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Nonpharmacologic Interventions Help Address Pain Management in COPD
In Part 2, Dr. Brockway reviews non-pharmacological interventions, such as physical therapy, for pain management in COPD.
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Alcohol Septal Ablation: Determining Patient Eligibility and Managing Complications
With appropriate patient selection, alcohol septal ablation has demonstrated efficacy and safety in people with cardiomyopathy.
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Palliative Care Is NOT Hospice
Palliative care focuses on communication, advanced directives, and control of symptoms, with the goal of better ICU outcomes through patient and family support.
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Why Telehealth Is a Poor Vehicle for Quality Healthcare
Telehealth, although a convenient service for patients, provides physicians with new diagnosis challenges.
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