Primary care clinicians are frequently asked to conduct evaluations for patients scheduled for surgery. But which patients really need this, how extensive should it be, and should any meds be held? Medscape Family Medicine
Tag: Commentary
Private Equity: Medicine’s Professional Groups Must Weigh In
Ethicist Art Caplan urges professional societies to weigh in on private equity ownership of medical practices. Medscape Business of Medicine
We Haven’t Kicked Our Pandemic Drinking Habit
Many people increased their alcohol consumption during lockdown. But a new analysis suggests that the end of the pandemic didn’t bring an end to the drinking. Medscape
Ethicist: Should ‘Body Roundness Index’ Replace Flawed BMI?
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses a newer measure for assessing health problems due to weight: the body roundness index. Medscape Business of Medicine
The Mysterious Link Between Pesticides and Prostate Cancer
Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study suggesting that we might be able to blame certain chemicals for causing prostate cancer — someday. Medscape
How Old Are You? Stand on One Leg and I’ll Tell You
Duration of unipedal stance is a reliable and gender-independent measure of neuromuscular aging. Medscape
Sanctions for Misinformation: Rare, Not Never, Says Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses board decertification of doctors for spreading misinformation about ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medscape Business of Medicine
H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know
Medscape spoke with CDC’s Tim Uyeki about the rise in human H5N1 bird flu cases and Cara Drehoff about the response to a cluster of cases in Colorado poultry workers. CDC Expert Commentary
AI in Our Practice: Are We Already Part of the Experiment?
Is AI already transforming clinical practice? Hear expert predictions on how AI will reshape healthcare in the next 3-5 years. Medscape Oncology
AI in Psychiatry: Impact on Therapy & Personality Disorders
Can AI play a role in psychiatry? Experts explore its potential in addressing complex issues like personality disorders, therapy, and the limits of chatbot interventions for mental health. Medscape Oncology
AI in Healthcare: Are Clinicians Ready for the Change?
Are overworked clinicians ready to embrace AI? See how physicians can leverage AI tools to streamline charting and enhance care without adding to burnout. Medscape Oncology
AI for Lower Drug Costs: Finding Cheaper Repurposed Meds
Will AI make repurposed drugs cheaper? Learn how AI is uncovering affordable, life-saving treatments faster than ever before. Medscape Oncology
AI in Cancer Detection: Radiogenomics and Liquid Biopsies
AI and liquid biopsies: How is this revolutionary combination transforming early cancer detection? Find out what’s coming next. Medscape Oncology
Healthcare: Are We Overinvesting in AI vs Social Needs?
Should more healthcare resources go toward AI or social determinants of health? Weigh in on the debate about prioritizing future healthcare investments. Medscape Oncology
AI-Powered Predictive Analytics: Enhancing ICU Outcomes
AI-Powered Predictive Analytics: Enhancing ICU Outcomes Medscape Oncology
AI Ethics in Personalized Medicine: Key Insights for Doctors
What ethical considerations should physicians weigh when implementing AI in personalized medicine? Learn how to make informed decisions for your patients. Medscape Oncology
AI’s Real-World Impact: Clinical Decision Support
How is AI already impacting clinical decision-making? See real-world examples of how predictive analytics is saving lives. Medscape Oncology
AI-Repurposed Drugs: Essential Considerations for Physicians
What should physicians consider when evaluating AI-repurposed drugs? Get key insights on transparency, clinical trials, and patient outcomes. Medscape Oncology
How Pending Federal Bills Targeting PBMs Might Help Patients
Dr Madelaine A. Feldman discusses how bills might affect access to medications, delink drug list prices from PBMs’ income, and redirect drug manufacturers’ price concessions from payers to patients. MDedge
Human Touch in AI: Balancing Technology With Compassion in Patient Care
Can AI enhance patient care without losing the human touch? Explore how physicians can balance AI’s insights with compassionate care. Medscape Oncology