Family Medicine Perspective

• Gaslighting Syndrome: A True Story of Abuse A late night phone call tipped off this psychiatrist that his patient's psychosis might not be quite as it seemed.
  Medscape Psychiatry, July 09, 2020
• CGM Use in T1D: Don't Count Older Patients Out Dr Richard Pratley discusses results from a study demonstrating that CGM markedly improves outcomes in older individuals with type 1 diabetes.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 09, 2020
• Patients Who Refuse Masks: Responses That Won't Get You Sued A patient refuses to wear a mask in your office. Can you refuse to provide care?
  Medscape Family Medicine, July 09, 2020
• LAAO vs DOAC: PRAGUE-17 Falls Short A comparison of left atrial appendage closure and direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation exposes the holes in noninferiority trial design, writes John Mandrola, MD.
  theheart.org on Medscape, July 09, 2020
• Yes, Current COVID Infection Fatality Rates Are a Big Deal Some have argued that rising COVID-19 infection rates in young people are no big deal because death rates are falling. A closer look at data tells a concerning story.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 09, 2020
• 12 Ideas for Getting Kids Back to School   The lynchpin of economic recovery may rest with getting kids back to school, says F. Perry Wilson. Here are 12 ideas for getting it done safely.
  Medscape, July 08, 2020
• COVID News: Perspective From a Physician Journalist   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Jonathan LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News, about his experience as a physician journalist.
  WebMD, July 08, 2020
• Are Video Games the Prescription for Quarantine Isolation? Embedding evidence-based approaches into video games gives children an engaging way to address their mental health, according to Dr Isabela Granic.
  Medscape Psychiatry, July 08, 2020
• 'Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?' As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it's safe for everyone, including those with lung disease, to wear masks.
  Medscape Medical News, July 07, 2020
• It's a Wildfire, Not a Wave A wildfire is a better metaphor for this pandemic. We should get used to this and accept that complete normality is a long way off.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 07, 2020
• Prioritize Vaccines Now -- Before We Have One for COVID-19   Falling immunization rates could jeopardize the future of COVID-19 vaccination programs.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 07, 2020
• Could a VA Directive Overhaul Kidney Care? Directive 1053 may have gotten lost in the pandemic news, but it could have widespread implications for the management of CKD by nephrologists and primary care. Tejas Desai, MD, takes a closer look.
  Medscape Nephrology, July 06, 2020
• What Can NPs Do Now That They Couldn't Do Pre-pandemic? CMS made one permanent change and several other temporary changes to NP practice.
  Medscape Nurses, July 06, 2020
• Malpractice Case: Be Wary When Patients Seek Favors Outside Your Expertise Stepping outside your training and clinical knowledge, even as a favor, can result in trouble.
  Cooperative of American Physicians, July 06, 2020
• Recent Journal Retractions: Flawed or Fraud?   The medical community has come to expect accuracy from top medical journals, says Dr George Lundberg.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 02, 2020
• Talking Through Pandemic Anxiety With a Pioneer of Mind-Body Medicine   Dr Andrew Wilner speaks with Dr James Gordon about drawing on his decades of experience to stay mentally and physically healthy in a year of unprecedented challenges.
  Medscape Neurology, July 02, 2020
• VERTIS-CV Results 'Disappoint,' Raise More Questions The VERTIS-CV trial results presented at the ADA meeting raise more questions about the benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors than they answer, says Dr Harpreet Bajaj.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 02, 2020
• Should Steroids Be Used to Treat ARDS? Are steroids safe or even helpful for patients with ARDS? It's complicated.
  Medscape Critical Care, July 01, 2020
• New Study Supports Treating Cancer Now   Dr David Kerr comments on a recent study that looked at one of the big unknowns when COVID-19 started: whether there is an increased risk for mortality for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
  Medscape Oncology, July 01, 2020
• Irl Hirsch Reviews ADA Highlights With Anne Peters   Drs Anne Peters and Irl Hirsch talk about newer insulins, the newly approved CGM device, and the highs and lows of attending a virtual conference.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 01, 2020