Timing of Hospital Discharge a Predictor of Readmission
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD3
Patients and their families often do not want to be hospitalized over a weekend; Hospital staff does not want to keep patients... READ MORE →
Yearly Archive for 2009
Relying on a Peripheral Brain
by Joseph Kim, MD, MPHIn the old days, medical students used to walk around with pockets bursting at the seams. Why? Because they were carrying... READ MORE →
Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s Disease
by Jared Tanner, PhDParkinson’s disease (PD) and essential tremor are both primarily movement disorders. The symptoms are commonly confused... READ MORE →
Lithium as a Neuroprotectant?
by Sajid Surve, DOLithium is an elemental chemical found naturally as an alkali metal. The ionic form can be used to form salts which are readily... READ MORE →
Poor Outcomes for Older Adults with Depression
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDDepression creates significant physical, psychological, and social burdens for all age groups. Depression can lead to decreased... READ MORE →
Logistical Barriers to Stem Cell Research
by Sajid Surve, DOI recently attended a lecture by Wise Young, MD, PhD, who is a prolific researcher in the fields of spinal cord injury and... READ MORE →
Migraines and Nerve Stimulation
by Joseph Kim, MD, MPHNerve stimulation therapy is used to treat many different types of disorders, including back pain, epilepsy, depression,... READ MORE →
Doctors as Mirrors – A Reflection on the Doctor-Patient Relationship
by Sajid Surve, DOHas this scenario ever happened to either you or somebody you know? You get a raving endorsement from a friend or family... READ MORE →
Erasing Fear with Propranolol
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDEmotional memories last forever. Evolutionarily speaking, it is advantageous to remember the important events in life. However,... READ MORE →
The Complex Emergence of Superbugs
by T. A. McNamee, MDEveryone seems to be concerned about drug-resistant bacteria, or so-called “superbugs” these days, and with good reason.... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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