According to new American College of Cardiology survey data, cardiologists are increasingly experiencing burnout. What is particularly troubling is that this burnout, which is occurring most in mid-career and female physician cardiologists, is occurring while efforts to reduce job-related stress have been ramping up. Whereas less than 27% of … [Read more...]
Cardiologists Experiencing Higher Rates of Burnout Despite Efforts to Reduce Stress
New Data on Why Step Count Influences Blood Pressure
Several years ago, a study investigating the impact of daily steps on our overall health led to the widespread idea that we should aim to take at least 10,000 steps each day. However, there has since been skepticism amongst hospital based physicians and others in the medical community about the actual benefit of this exercise, with people pointing … [Read more...]
What is the Impact of Consuming Sugar at Breakfast?
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...]
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...]