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 […]
Physicians don’t always communicate appropriately with one another. Multiple elements of the healthcare environment make good communication more challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic can provide additional communication […]
Although healthcare professionals are expected to demonstrate leadership skills in normal times, leadership during a crisis requires an altogether different skill set. Healthcare professionals have recently […]
All professions have seen a rapid increase in stress, healthcare clinicians’ burnout has multiplied even more dramatically and even more since the COVID-19 pandemic started. A […]
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, […]
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 […]