I’m not alone in having experienced burnout and its consequences. One of the hardest working and most successful in my…
At The Knees: Inguinoscrotal Hernia
The patient’s case offers an extreme example of what can happen when treatment is not sought in a timely manner.…
Plecanatide for Treatment of Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation are commonly encountered in ambulatory patients, but limited options exist for…
Significance of Obstetrical History with Future Cardiovascular Disease Risk
The maternal cardiovascular system undergoes profound changes to support the increasing demands of fetal growth during pregnancy.1 It is well…
The ego has landed! What can be done about research misconduct, scandals and spins?
Science appears healthy on paper, but at what cost? Although the volume of published research doubles every 9 years1 retraction…
Trying to get people to agree? Skip the French restaurant and go out for Chinese food
When people in a business negotiation share not just a meal but a plate, they collaborate better and reach deals…
Disruption of circadian rhythm as risk factor for diseases
Scientists report a time-keeping mechanism in liver cells that helps sustain key organ tasks can contribute to diseases when its…
Are you stressed? Your eyes may provide a window into your mental workload
With nearly breakneck speed, the demands of work productivity in today’s society seem to have increased tenfold. Enter multitasking as…
What social stress in monkeys can tell us about human health
A new study examines one key stress-inducing circumstance — the effects of social hierarchy — and how cells respond to…
Guidelines for the therapeutic use of melatonin
Professors discuss the general criteria to be considered when prescribing the pineal hormone as a health supplement. The guidelines will…