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The Cactus Kid: an analogy for parents and youth who are living with mental disease
Everyone has phases, stages, and degrees of mental disease throughout their lives, especially children, adolescents, and young adults. It is a part of normal growth and development to go through phases of change. Sometimes, a young person gets stuck in a phase, and it becomes something more—a mental health disorder—and they may receive a diagnosis. Read more… The Cactus Kid: an analogy for parents and youth who are living with mental disease originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

EarliPoint Evaluation System for ASD Diagnosis: Interview with Tom Ressemann, CEO of EarliTec Dx
EarliTec Dx, a medtech company based in Georgia, has developed the EarliPoint Evaluation System for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This common neurodevelopmental condition is often overlooked in affected children, leading to a lack of early intervention and care. Part of the issue is a lack of access to specialists who can diagnose the condition. Another issue is the lack of quantitative tools that can assist clinicians in diagnosing ASD, and instead they rely on subjective measurements and observations. The EarliPoint system is hosted on a touchscreen tablet, and involves children observing a video feed of social inte...
Source: Medgadget - August 8, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Pediatrics Psychiatry ASD autism autism spectrum EarliTec Source Type: blogs

Shame behind the stethoscope [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome William Lynes, a urologist, who shares his powerful and personal story. William opens up about his battle with burnout, mental illness, and multiple suicide attempts. From his successful career to the devastating medical events that changed everything, he reveals the shame he Read more… Shame behind the stethoscope [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Stimulating the Olfactory System as a Way to Improve Late Life Cognitive Function
The research noted here adds to evidence for the lack of use of the senses to contribute to age-related declines in cognitive function: a sort of "use it or lose it" proposition for the brain that becomes especially pronounced in later life. This effect is better studied in the context of age-related deafness, given the sizable amount of data on hearing aid use. Here, however, researchers focus on the sense of smell, and find that cognitive function can be improved by stimulation via scents. When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed....
Source: Fight Aging! - August 7, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs

NeuroFlow Acquires Parent Company of BHL and BHL Touch to Expand and Support the Delivery of Integrated Behavioral Health Throughout the VA and Other Healthcare Partners
The Virginia-Based Technology Firm, Capital Solution Design, Owner of Behavioral Health Lab (BHL) and BHL Touch, Works with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs among other Leading Healthcare Organizations to Improve Access to Behavioral Healthcare NeuroFlow, the leading provider of behavioral health technology infrastructure, today announced that it has acquired Capital Solution Design (CSD), the parent company of Behavioral Health Lab (BHL) and BHL Touch, a leading provider of measurement-based care solutions for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other healthcare organizations. The acquisition makes CS...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 4, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Behavioral Health Lab BHL BHL Touch Capital Solution Design Cerner Chris Molaro CSD Dr. Dave Oslin Health IT Acquisitions Healthcare M&A John Boles Kent Reynolds MIRECC NeuroFlow U.S. Departm Source Type: blogs

Trial By Error: That Whine De Coeur about NICE ’ s Rejection of GET/CBT Regimen, and ME Action UK ’ s Disappearing Rebuttal
By David Tuller, DrPH On July 10th, the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry (JNNP) published what can only be called a whine de coeur from a bunch of academics and investigators on the wrong side of a dispute with Britain’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Their article was called “Anomalies in … Trial By Error: That Whine De Coeur about NICE’s Rejection of GET/CBT Regimen, and ME Action UK’s Disappearing Rebuttal Read More » (Source: virology blog)
Source: virology blog - August 3, 2023 Category: Virology Authors: David Tuller Tags: Uncategorized FND JNNP NICE Source Type: blogs

How to handle a toxic person
Dealing with a toxic person close to you is traumatic, draining, and upsetting. My older sister is a toxic person, and I endured her behavior for over 40 years. I recommend making a clean break from a toxic person around the holidays and birthdays when their behavior is at its worst. You might blame yourself Read more… How to handle a toxic person originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 3, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

University of Maryland Doctor Tells Public He's Not Sure Smoking is Any More Hazardous than Vaping
In anarticle published today byABC News, a physician from the University of Maryland is quoted as telling the public that he isn ' t sure that smoking is any more hazardous than vaping.According to the article: "' We just cannot make a conclusion that it [vaping] is safer than cigarettes, ' said Dr. Jason Rose, a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician who is also the Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Innovation& Physician Science at The University of Maryland. "  Of course, stating that you ' re not sure if vaping is safer than cigarettes is equivalent to saying that you ' re not sure smo...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - July 31, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs

A comic reveals the terrifying truth about fentanyl
The fentanyl crisis represents a grave and lethal epidemic, marked by the illicit consumption of powerful synthetic opioids, resulting in a staggering increase in fatal overdose cases. Physician Emily Watters offers her unique insights on this critical issue through a captivating comic format (click to enlarge): Emily Watters is a psychiatrist and can be reached Read more… A comic reveals the terrifying truth about fentanyl originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Meds Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Female physician burnout and its impact on patient care
Although many systemic factors universally contribute to both burnout in both male and female physicians, female physicians also tend to experience burnout at disproportionately high rates versus their male counterparts. Burnout, also known as a state of as a “state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion,” continues to grow despite being a recognized problem for Read more… Female physician burnout and its impact on patient care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Education Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Understanding the hidden effects of burnout on physician families [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Amna Shabbir, an internal medicine physician, as she shares her personal journey and reflections on physician burnout and its impact on family dynamics. Amna opens up about her early exposure to burnout through her mother’s experiences as a physician and the profound effects Read more… Understanding the hidden effects of burnout on physician families [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

How trauma, health care, and kindness are the keys to contagious change
I spent years researching and writing about the health care crisis. It was depressing and isolating — traumatizing. When I met someone with more reach, it was a relief to be able to stop. Early on, it was obvious to me that our medical health care crisis is actually a mental health crisis. It is Read more… How trauma, health care, and kindness are the keys to contagious change originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 23, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Uncovering the personality traits that drive physician burnout [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Susan Biali Haas, a physician and author of The Resilient Life: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout, & Strengthen Your Mental and Physical Health. In this episode, we delve into the personality traits that contribute to physician burnout and vulnerability, based on Susan’s expertise and Read more… Uncovering the personality traits that drive physician burnout [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

The corporatization of medicine: Part two
2016 was in fact the first year in which fewer than half of physicians had an ownership stake in their practice, based on a survey by the American Medical Association.[i] The pace of acquisition of practices by hospitals and health systems during this period was astonishing. From 2014-2018, just four years, corporate ownership of practices increased from 24.1% to 45.6% of all physicians in a nationally representative sample. After selling out, physicians actually experienced a reduction in their income.[ii]The evidence that increasing concentration of medical services is associated with higher prices is consistent and exte...
Source: Stayin' Alive - July 21, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs

How masculinity expectations impact men ’ s mental health
A recent conversation about a young man’s reluctance to seek help made me reflect on society’s attitude regarding expectations for men and their impact on their mental health. Lately, there has been growing recognition of the importance of mental health and well-being. However, despite the progress made in understanding and addressing mental health issues, there Read more… How masculinity expectations impact men’s mental health originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs