Master Emotional Self-Regulation
Learning how to process emotions and respond with appropriate behavior is essential to a person’s well-being.
Sleep Hygiene: A Gift to Your Mental Health
Poor sleep hygiene practices disrupt the normal balance of the sleep-wake cycle and are associated with sleep problems.
Heal Relationships During the Holidays
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of love, joy, and peace. However, for many, it can also ...
Don’t Fall for Political Hate on Health Policy
We release the transcript of a recent video where we discuss how politicians use hateful rhetoric to simplify health policy.
Coding & Billing for SDOH
The summary document details the changes and updates made in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2024.
Hospital Mergers Need Patient Involvement
The culture within an organization greatly influences the decision-making process and the values that guide those decisions.
Does Online Therapy Work for Seniors?
The NCOA analyzes the value of online therapy for elderly patients and reviews various teletherapy options.
Racism Affects Neuroanatomy
A vast and growing body of research shows that racism contributes to systems that promote health inequities.
Ketamine in Combination Works for Depression
We have a problem with current recommendations for depression treatment. Many patients will not get any relief from first line ...
MCAT: More Than a Test
As a premed, I find the role of the MCAT in shaping our future doctors both fascinating and fraught with ...
What’s Missing in Vaccine Discourse
Health policy today seems hell bent on reviving the days of yellow journalism, where sensationalization was the calling card for ...
New Year’s Resolutions Start Today!
As the New Year approaches, many individuals embark on a journey to improve their health and well-being by setting resolutions.
FDA Evaluation of Certain Bulk Drug Substances in Compounding: Clinical Interpretation
Clinicians increasingly encounter patients using or requesting peptide-based therapies sourced through compounding pharmacies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified a subset of bulk drug substances, including certain peptides, that may present significant safety risks when used in compounded formulations. The clinical question is whether these regulatory signals reflect meaningful patient-level risk and how they should influence prescribing behavior. This matters because compounded peptides often sit outside traditional approval pathways, creating uncertainty around quality, dosing consistency, and safety. Understanding...
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