Psychiatry Perspective

• Left-Digit Bias and Other Random Acts of Medicine   A new book reveals how chance can change the course of a person's health, life, and death.
  Medscape, September 07, 2023
• Infographic: Doctors Act Out on Social Media, Peers See It Physicians discuss how they see other doctors posting on social media in ways they may regret, and which platforms have the biggest issues.
  Medscape, September 07, 2023
• Change Makers: Elcin Barker Ergun on Healthcare Renaissance WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte, MD, MPH, speaks with Elcin Barker Ergun, CEO of the Menarini Group, in Florence, Italy, about what they believe to be a new renaissance in healthcare.
  Medscape, September 07, 2023
• The Magic of Music Music can transport you to another place, briefly clearing your head from what is going on around you. It is a welcome escape to a virtual beach and tropical drink.
  MDedge, September 06, 2023
• How to Interpret a Urine Drug Test   Addiction medicine physicians discuss the different types of urine drug tests, false positives, invalid tests, and how to communicate results to patients.
  The Curbsiders, September 06, 2023
• The New Normal in Body Temperature   Are humans more cold-blooded than we have always believed? F. Perry Wilson reviews a study of "normal" oral temperatures in adults.
  Medscape, September 06, 2023
• Alarming Surge in Liquid Nicotine Toxicity in Kids   Drs Robert Glatter and Ryan Marino discuss the hidden dangers, symptoms, interventions, and urgent need for awareness in this alarming public health issue with nearly 7000 reported incidents.
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, September 05, 2023
• Less Dopamine, More Eating? Low levels of dopamine have been associated with binge eating. Caroline Messer, MD, explains why and how to consult with these patients.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, September 05, 2023
• 'Decapitated' Boy Saved by Surgery Team   Dr F. Perry Wilson spoke with Dr Ohad Einav, the Israeli surgeon who repaired a boy's internal decapitation, the result of being struck by a car when riding his bike in the West Bank.
  Medscape Pediatrics, September 01, 2023
• Medscape Medical Student Lifestyle Report 2023 Medical students reveal their concerns about job stress, financial worries, and work-life balance, among other issues. They also tell how consistently they feel burned out and what they do about it.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, September 01, 2023
• Mothers in Medicine: What Can We Learn When Worlds Collide? While a lot has been written about the struggles women face in medicine, there have been decidedly fewer analyses that focus on women who choose to become mothers while working in medicine.
  MDedge, September 01, 2023
• Diet and Brain: From Processed Foods to the Farmers Market   Kathrin LaFaver interviews fellow neurologist Madhureeta Achari on the nutritional deficiencies she checks for and why she invites her patients to the farmers market.
  Medscape Neurology, August 31, 2023
• Buyer Beware Maybe it’s just me, but I often see this sort of thing as kind of sketchy — generating business for unproven treatments by selling fear — you need to do something NOW to keep from getting worse.
  MDedge, August 31, 2023
• Really? Cancer Screening Doesn't Save Lives?   You might have a hard time believing that all this cancer screening is for nothing. See what Perry thinks.
  Medscape, August 29, 2023
• Infographic: Realities of Working as an Employed Physician Doctors who work for healthcare organizations and other employers tell of their happiness with their salaries, the importance of respect for their contributions, and where they would go for a new job.
  Medscape, August 29, 2023
• Episode 4: The Past, Present, and Future of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia   Drs Michael J. Mauro and Michael W. Deininger discuss the evolution of chronic myeloid leukemia, better access to treatment, improved global cure rates, and a clearer definition of the word cure.
  Medscape, August 29, 2023
• Global Health Professionals Must Continue to Prevent Nuclear War A meaningful medical response to nuclear war is wishful thinking. Healthcare professionals, who know this better than anyone, must unite to prevent such a catastrophe.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, August 28, 2023
• Cruel Summer for Medical Students and Taylor Swift Fans An associate dean of student affairs sheds insight into why medical students applying for residency tend to be as stressed out as Taylor Swift fans trying to score concert tickets.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, August 25, 2023
• Gender-Affirming Care: The Role of the Pediatrician It is important for pediatricians to support this vulnerable population by defending the recommendations of reputable medical organizations and to show grace and humility in caring for their patients.
  MDedge, August 25, 2023
• Nutritional Psychiatry: Does It Exist? Although few would argue with the foundational importance of nutrition for healthy childhood development, how to apply nutrition to mental health care becomes a much more nebulous pursuit.
  MDedge, August 25, 2023