Mixed Topics
News
Alcohol’s detrimental impact on the brain explained?
“We are finding harmful associations with iron within those low-risk alcohol intake guidelines.”
Feature
Violent patient throws scalding oil on MD; other patient dangers
“Even though he was handcuffed to the bed, he heaved an oxygen tank into a window. He said he would be coming back to kill me.”
From the Journals
People really can get ‘hangry’ when hungry
The study is the first to investigate how hunger affects people’s emotions day to day.
News
Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
From the Journals
The heartache of bereavement can be fatal in heart failure
“Having an awareness of the risk and trying to follow patients or at least not let them fall out of usual care, asking questions, trying to...
Conference Coverage
U.K. survey: Dermatologists want training in prescribing antipsychotics for delusional infestation
The survey of almost 80 dermatologists found that almost 90% had not prescribed antipsychotics in the previous month for patients with...
News
Mosquitoes and the vicious circle that’s gone viral
Plus: The battle against “Hamptons bladder,” the benefits of avocados, and the friendly way to follow your nose.
Commentary
Book Review: Quality improvement in mental health care
Dr. Joseph Merlino assesses a new book on the use of performance improvement methods in mental health care.
News
Can bone density scans help predict dementia risk?
“What’s novel about this research is that it’s looking at AAC specifically, which can be identified through a relatively simple test that is...
From the Journals
Cannabis use causes spike in ED visits
Cannabis users had significantly greater odds of all-cause ED visits or hospitalizations.
Commentary
For the Fourth of July, a neuroscientist reflects on patriotism
When we rise up and risk our lives to defend our friends, family, or cultural “in-groups,” we are literally fighting to defend ourselves — because...