Text Appointment Reminders: Fewer No-Shows, Better Patient Engagement
Text appointment systems have many benefits for your practice and your patients, including fewer no-shows and late cancellations.
The MedsEngine: Chronic Condition Management Takes a Leap
The MedsEngine is one of the first of the new digital tools that facilitates far more effective chronic condition management
Dentists: An Untapped Resource for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Why dentists should be an integral part of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution & administration: broad reach, trust, & they've done it before.
What Will Healthcare Look Like in a Post-COVID-19 World? (Part 1)
Notes from HLTH VRTL 2020: The future of healthcare post-COVID and anticipated impacts of changes on the care of autoimmune disease.
New Medical Nutrition Therapy for Patients with Malabsorption
Encala is an effective medical nutrition therapy for malabsorption that provides high-calorie fats and facilitates absorption of dietary fats.
Update on Heart Rhythm Detection Devices for Remote Patient Monitoring
Advances in the detection of heart rhythms using medical-grade but consumer-facing remote patient monitoring - product reviews
The Frustrations of Family Building During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Family building via assisted reproduction or gestational surrogacy is complicated and requires planning. COVID-19 has made it more difficult.
Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons Can Be Life Savers
Surgeons should hone their non-technical skills (communication, teamwork, leadership) as they are key elements of patient safety.
Medical Management of Severe Eating Disorders
Severe eating disorders may be accompanied by life-threatening medical complications that require stabilization before psychiatric treatment.
My Doctor Diagnosed Me With Thin White Female Syndrome
A medical student who developed anxiety related to major transitions in her life was diagnosed with Thin White Female Syndrome and given Ativan
Poor Vision and Senior Falls: An Ophthalmologist’s Perspective
Aging is associated with increased risk of poor vision. It, in turn, increases risk for senior falls. Vigilance is needed to prevent both.
Vasectomy: Why It’s a Better Choice for Men and Women
Vasectomies have benefits for both men and women. It's easier, safer, and less costly than tubal ligation.