Pediatrics Perspective

• When a White Coat and Badge Don't Protect You Samuel Kebede is a Black internal medicine resident who is often mistaken for cleaning staff or asked to show his ID. “Racism permeates all institutions,” he says. ”Medicine is not immune.”
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 10, 2020
• Past 3 Months of COVID Interviews: What We've Learned   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte reflects on the past 100 episodes of 'Coronavirus in Context' and what we have learned as a country.
  WebMD, July 10, 2020
• The Week That Wasn't in COVID-19: Bandanas Ineffective, Gym Risk Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.
  Medscape, July 10, 2020
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The Convergence of COVID-19 and Structural Racism   Emergency physicians Robert Glatter, Megan Ranney, and Ali Raja discuss the second surge of the pandemic, structural racism, PPE grassroots initiatives, and why emergency planning needs to be rethought.
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, July 01, 2020
• Could Nightly Drinks Be Good for the Brain?   Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study suggesting that moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with greater cognitive function.
  Medscape, July 01, 2020
• Should We Chemically Castrate Sex Offenders to Prevent More Abuse?   Bioethicist Art Caplan explains why laws requiring such treatments for those convicted of abusing minors are probably ineffective.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, June 30, 2020