Q&A

subclinical hypothyroidism
subclinical hypothyroidism
08/06/2021
Sun Y. Lee, MD, MSc, answers our questions about her recent retrospective cohort study, which demonstrated that maternal subclinical hypothyroidism may impact certain pregnancy outcomes.
08/06/2021
Depression
Depression
08/05/2021
A systematic review published online in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health documents several studies that found reductions in depressive symptoms after probiotic therapy, either alone or in conjunction...
08/05/2021
psychiatry
psychiatry
08/05/2021
Stanislav Spivak, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University and Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Mobile Treatment program discusses the...
08/05/2021
Diet
Diet
07/29/2021
Millions of US adults struggle with overweight and obesity, and yet the health benefits of various dietary interventions continues to be underexamined. In this Q&A, Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, answers our...
07/29/2021
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia
07/22/2021
Results of a new study reveal the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with increased menopause symptoms later on. Lead author Stephanie Faubion, MD, answered our questions about her...
07/22/2021
adrenal insufficiency
adrenal insufficiency
07/14/2021
Baha M. Arafah, MD, answers our questions about his recent study, which calls into question current practice of administering excessive hydrocortisone supplementation among patients with adrenal...
07/14/2021
COVID-19
COVID-19
07/14/2021
The Heart Rhythm Society recently led an international survey of more than 1100 EP professionals to gauge how cardiac arrhythmias are being managed among patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Rakesh...
07/14/2021
opioids
opioids
06/25/2021
A recent review suggests that NSAIDs are just as effective as opioids for treating acute musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains, yet they have a lower potential for harm. Lead author Jason...
06/25/2021
Depression
Depression
06/21/2021
Jennifer Dwyer, MD, PhD, discusses her study's findings that intravenous ketamine appears safe and effective for adolescent depression and the balance between caution with novel treatments and losing...
06/21/2021
Gender Disparities
Gender Disparities
05/24/2021
New preliminary findings indicate that gender identity may influence pain sensation more than genetic sex among individuals with HIV and chronic pain. Infectious Diseases Consultant discussed these findings...
05/24/2021