Does eating a breakfast high in sugar prime people to crave sugar throughout the day, or does it stave off hunger, reducing subsequent sugar intake in the afternoon and evening? Interestingly, the answer is neither, according to a new study published in the journal, Obesity. While researchers and clinicians have debated the value of breakfast … [Read more...]
What is the Impact of Consuming Sugar at Breakfast?
Melatonin May Improve Sleep in Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sleep disturbances are a common complication associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A new clinical practice guideline has now been published by the American Academy of Neurology to provide strategies for addressing sleep disturbances in children and adolescents with the disorder. The guideline was developed based on a review of relevant … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Can Be Detected in Patient Saliva
A new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases has found that the coronavirus strain that is spreading globally – COVID-19 – can be detected in patients’ saliva. If saliva can in fact be used to diagnose COVID-19, this approach could be valuable not only for patients but also for emergency physicians, hospital physicians, and … [Read more...]
Considerations before Outsourcing Physicians
Many companies today rely on outsourcing for day-to-day proceedings. Even hospitals require it for more menial tasks like IT and janitorial services. They also used to outsource physicians before 2005, when hospitals started hiring full-time physicians. But now, with the costs of hiring full-time physicians piling up, many hospitals are moving … [Read more...]
The Qualities of a Good Telemedicine Physician
Technology is, without a doubt, essential to a successful telemedicine program. But other than the technology of a telemedicine program, the physician is also an important part of the program. A telemedicine physician keeps the entire program together and creates connections with their patients. These connections become the basis for a speedy … [Read more...]