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In the Face of a Medicaid Tsunami, Telehealth is More Important...
Telehealth utilization under Medicaid surged during the pandemic providing needed services to the vulnerable. Ongoing funding must be ensured
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Burnout: The Experience of Women In Medicine During COVID-19
Women in medicine are faced with heightened demands and lower than normal resources during the COVID pandemic. This can lead to burnout.
Formaldehyde: What Is It and Why Is It in My Cosmetics?
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives have substantial benefits in cosmetics. Don't panic if you see stories claiming it's dangerous
Doctors Develop Safety Guidelines for Halloween 2020
It is possible to have fun this Halloween and stay safe too despite COVID-19. Here are 10 safety guidelines developed by doctors
MEDICAL CARE
Food Allergies: What Causes Them? And, Can They Be Prevented?
Food allergies are severe, even life-threatening immune reactions. Studies show that some can be prevented by introducing allergens early in life.
Screening Colonoscopy: Shopping Around Saved Me $6,820
After learning a screening colonoscopy would cost him $8500, the (uninsured) author of this story shopped around and ended up saving $6820!
The Critical Importance of Human Behavior in Our Response to COVID-19
Despite its unpredictable nature, we must find ways for human behavior to help, not hurt or hinder, our response to the COVID19 pandemic
PSYCHOLOGY
Seizing Permission to Live Life on Your Own Terms
Many people seek the approval of others at the expense of their own self-esteem. Here's how to seize permission to live life on your terms.
What Parents Should Know About the New USDA Dietary Guidelines Report
New USDA Dietary Guidelines have important recommendations: No added sugar before 2 years old and early allergen introduction by 4 months.
Fear of COVID-19 Keeps Patients From Seeking Medical Care
A new survey finds that fear of COVID-19 has kept people from seeking medical care, including people with chronic conditions.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Pat Salber, M.D., M.B.A., is a physican executive and health journalist who founded and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Doctor Weighs In. She was a double-boarded emergency physician at Kaiser Permanente until transitioning into a national executive position as the organization’s first Director of National Accounts. Over the course of her career, she has worked in leadership roles in almost every aspect of healthcare. She has also been a Top Voice in Healthcare on LinkedIn for 2017 and 2018. Learn more about her background.
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What First Responders Learned from the Front Lines of the Opioid...
First responders on the front line of the opioid crisis have learned that substance use disorders are not a matter of will power or bad decisions.
Stop Wasting Your Money on These Skincare Products
A dermatologist examines the products that you should feel free to ditch if you are worried about being overexposed to chemical ingredients in your skincare routine.
Why Unstructured Play is So Important for Kids
Brain development has been shown to benefit from free play, where children use their creativity and own ideas to come up with a desired game or type of play.
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Emotional Abuse Made Me Feel Like I Was Crazy
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Resources to Help You Get Out (and Protect) the Vote
The Presidential election is almost upon us. Here are the resources you need to help you vote (early) and get out the vote.
Riding the Next Wave: Getting Ready for COVID-19 Spikes
COVID-19 spikes are occurring all across the country. Here are some ways to get through the next wave healthy and psychologically strong.
Telehealth Update from ATA President Dr. Joe Kvedar
Joe Kvedar, MD, President of ATA, joins Pat Salber, MD, CEO and Editor of The Doctor Weighs In, for an in-depth telehealth update.
How To Help Your Partner Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Here are 7 tips on ways you can help your partner make healthy lifestyle changes. Bonus: they will be good for your relationship too.
Oral Health & Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy can have adverse effects on the oral cavity so moms-to-be should be extra vigilant about their oral health during that time.