Perspectives

• 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
• Shifting the Target in Ulcerative Colitis: Biologics: Delivering Relief   UCSD physicians explore how biologic treatments can offer relief for many patients with ulcerative colitis, although drug delivery can be difficult for some.
  Medscape TV, July 10, 2020
• Medscape Hospitalist Compensation Report 2020 Medscape's Hospitalist Compensation Report explores annual earnings, incentive bonuses, time spent on paperwork and administration, and how physicians feel about their careers.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, 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
• In Alzheimer's Disease, It's Not Always Memory That Goes Will defining 'dysexecutive' Alzheimer's disease lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes in this subtype? Editorial director Bret Stetka talks with Dr David Jones.
  Medscape Neurology, July 10, 2020
• Obeticholic Acid for NASH: Revolution or Just a Ripple? With FDA approval likely by year's end, Drs Jason Kramer and Nancy Reau consider what obeticholic acid may mean for this increasingly prevalent disease.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, 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
• Born Into Pain: Pushing for Progress in Sickle Cell Disease   Leading hematologists from Vanderbilt University discuss the diverse manifestations of sickle cell disease and strategies to manage the complex medical and psychosocial needs of patients.
  Medscape TV, 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
• How Medicine Is Clearing Up Mixed Messages on Masks Medical professionals are exerting their social media influence to send a clear message on how mask wearing can prevent the spread of coronavirus.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, 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