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HOMEAboutOur StoryOur TeamOur Editorial ProcessLIFESTYLEMEDICAL CAREWOMEN’S HEALTHTECHPSYCHPOLICYLIFE STORIES FEATURED POSTS Music’s Impact on Cognitive HealthEden Brown, Psy.D. - 8/2/2021Music can have a tremendous impact on healthy aging – most critically, a person’s cognitive health. It can be the best medicine, and unlike nearly any other medication, it has no bad side effects. 8 Physician Employment Contract Items You Need to Know AboutKyle Claussen, JD - 7/21/2021More and more physicians are signing employment contracts as opposed to opening up a practice. If you see any of these 8 concerning contract items when reviewing your contract, it is probably time to negotiate. Surgery with an “Appy” EndingJeffrey Swisher, M.D. - 7/16/2021A Physician faces his own diagnostic failure when it counts the most. A minor surgery is always something that happens to someone else. AboutThe DoctorWeighs InLEARN MOREFounded in 2005, The Doctor Weighs In has grown into a multimedia company with millions of readers around the world.Trusted content written and reviewed by doctors and other experts Source for reliable information about emerging health and wellness technologies We’re here to help you make the best choices for your health.Read about our process here. Medical Review BoardDavid Adamson, MDObstetrics/GynecologyReproductive Endocrinology/InfertilityUli Chettipally, MD, MPHEmergency MedicineFayne Frey, MDDermatologyJoshua Mansour, MDInternal Medicine(Hematology/Oncology)Erick Messias, MD, MPH, PhDPsychiatryMargaret (Maggi) Cary, MD, MPH, MBAFamily MedicineMEET all of OUR REVIEWERSPat Salber (M.D., M.B.A.)FOUNDER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Is a physician executive and health journalist who founded and serves as the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Doctor Weighs In. She was a double-boarded emergency physician at Kaiser Permanente until transitioning into a national executive position as the organization’s first Director of National Accounts. Over the course of her career, she has worked in leadership roles in almost every aspect of healthcare. She has also been a Top Voice in Healthcare on LinkedIn for 2017 and 2018. Learn more here. Medical Care Music’s Impact on Cognitive HealthMusic can have a tremendous impact on healthy aging – most critically, a person’s cognitive health. It can be the best medicine, and unlike nearly any other medication, it has no bad side effects. 8 Physician Employment Contract Items You Need to Know AboutMore and more physicians are signing employment contracts as opposed to opening up a practice. If you see any of these 8 concerning contract items when reviewing your contract, it is probably time to negotiate. Surgery with an “Appy” EndingA Physician faces his own diagnostic failure when it counts the most. A minor surgery is always something that happens to someone else. How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You AgeThe brain has the potential to stay sharp even as we get older if we give it a workout. Taking care of your brain is the core of taking care of yourself. Is the COVID Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy?There is no data to support that the vaccine will negatively affect your ability to get pregnant, now or in the future. Disparities in Pain Care Treatment In The Socioeconomic WorldDigital and telehealth are potential solutions for many, helping bridge the divide for those who have few options because of socioeconomic factors. Artery Heart Disease is Different in WomenThere is no better example of the disconnect between what we know and what we do than in the case of women with heart artery disease. Poison Ivy: How to Treat that Itchy RashThe poison ivy rash is intensely itchy but there are a number of home remedies and prescription medications that can bring relief. Guidance on Chronic Illness and the COVID 19 VaccineRegardless of your chronic condition, keeping it as well-controlled as possible — meaning low disease activity or remission — is the goal. A Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis, a Bike Race and a Daughter’s Love A mid-life diagnosis of muscular dystrophy causes a doctor to reflect on what he has lost and what he has gained. What Makes Them Tic? The Facts about Tourette SyndromeTics are key to the diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome. They are involuntary or semi-voluntary, sudden, brief, intermittent, repetitive movements or noises. Uninsured Older Americans Have Worse Cancer Outcomes than Medicare BeneficiariesStudy shows a dose-response effect on survival that varies by the robustness of insurance coverage. Uninsured have the worst cancer outcomes.Women's Health Is the COVID Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy?There is no data to support that the vaccine will negatively affect your ability to get pregnant, now or in the future. Artery Heart Disease is Different in WomenThere is no better example of the disconnect between what we know and what we do than in the case of women with heart artery disease. The Unique Challenges of Secondary InfertilitySecondary infertility is the inability to get pregnant after a prior pregnancy. It affects approximately 3 million couples. An Anesthesiologist Learns the ‘Facts’ about Epidurals in Childbirth ClassAn anesthesiologist loses it when his childbirth class instructor provides misinformation about epidurals Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Cosmetics: Causes and TreatmentsAllergic contact dermatitis to cosmetics is common but easily treated. Key to future prevention is identification of the offending allergen. Why Infertility Treatments Should Be Covered by InsuranceInfertility is a disease that deserves to be covered by health insurance. Compelling business and social reasons support this premise. Sorting Out the Complicated Relationship Between Infertility and DepressionDoes infertility cause depression or does depression cause infertility? The relationship is complex but effective interventions are available. Melanoma: What You Need to Know About Diagnosis and TreatmentMelanoma is an aggressive skin cancer that is treatable, even curable if caught early. Expert review of diagnosis, treatment, & prevention. What You Need to Know About Basal Cell CarcinomaBasal cell carcinoma is the commonest skin cancer while sebaceous carcinoma is very rare. Both require early diagnosis for the best outcomes. Opioids and Infertility – What You and Your Doctor Should KnowMany women of childbearing age are affected by use & misuse of opioids. The impact on fertility & infertility treatment should be considered. The Frustrations of Family Building During the COVID-19 PandemicFamily building via assisted reproduction or gestational surrogacy is complicated and requires planning. COVID-19 has made it more difficult. CVS Health/Aetna Responds to the Maternal Health Crisis During COVIDWhile not a solution to the maternal health crisis, good communication can help expectant patients feel safe getting care during COVID-19.Lifestyle How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You AgeThe brain has the potential to stay sharp even as we get older if we give it a workout. Taking care of your brain is the core of taking care of yourself. Disparities in Pain Care Treatment In The Socioeconomic WorldDigital and telehealth are potential solutions for many, helping bridge the divide for those who have few options because of socioeconomic factors. These 5 Simple Techniques Can Help You Manage StressThese traditional Asian medicine techniques are exercises in mindfulness, an approach that scientific studies show helps to manage stress. Looking for a Personal Trainer? 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring OneBringing on a personal trainer can be a key to finally getting fit. Here are 10 questions you should ask before hiring one. No Time for Exercise? Get Moving with One-Minute ExerciseWhen people comment about not getting enough exercise, they usually […] 7 Ways to Relieve Neck Pain from Sleeping in the Wrong Position Research has found that imbalanced activation of the neck muscles related to sleep posture can be a cause of neck & shoulder musculoskeletal pain. Ten Tips to Make Healthy Eating EasyOnce you have the right strategies in mind to tackle healthy eating and take action to follow them, staying healthy becomes easier over time. 5 Ways to Nurture Your Emotional Health in Later LifeWorking well with your own emotions is key to creating […] How to Tell Your Senior Parent It’s Time to Stop DrivingWorried that it is no longer safe for your senior parent to be driving? Here are 7 tips to talk about why it’s time to give up the car keys. A Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Didn’t Stop Me Imagining an Awesome FutureDetermination & continuous glucose monitoring helped Chelsea keep on climbing mountains & dreaming big long after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis Alcohol: Does It Make You Feel Good or Bad? Try This 2 Week TestWho doesn’t like a good drink at the end of […] 5 TRX Exercises that Provide Terrific Workouts for EveryoneTRX workouts are an efficient way to burn calories, build muscle, and improve core strength at home. They are also fun.More Posts A Surgical Emergency Exposes the Crisis of the Young and UninsuredWhen a patient looked anxious before emergency surgery, it turned out he was worried about the hospital bill, not the surgery. He was uninsured. The Fascinating History of the Color RedThe color red was most likely the first color (besides black and white) to be registered in our ancient ancestors brains. Not So Intelligent Design: The Bible, Darwin and the Trouble-making AppendixAn anesthesiologist points to the useless, troublesome appendix as he explains why he favors the theory of natural selection over creationism. Older Gay Men and the Risk of SuicideSuicidal thinking is a common but treatable problem in older gay and bisexual men. Choosing the right therapist is critical. People Should Prove They’ve Earned the Right to Have a GunA consistent feature of many mass murders in the US is easy access to guns. We could fix this without a ban if we would do what Japan does. Early Experiences with Death Informed a Physician’s Choices about LifeEarly experiences with death, including the failure to revive a drowned fisherman, spurred a young man to become a doctor. Dependency vs. Addiction: How to Know If You’ve Crossed the LineSetting aside rational thinking, self-preservation, and being willing to take more risks, may mean you’ve moved from dependency to addiction. Pediatric Airway Emergency! An Anesthesiologist’s Life, a Father’s NightmareThe orderly progression of cases in the OR is interrupted when an l-year-old is rushed in, mottled and limp, from a pediatric airway emergency Did Medieval Medicine Pave the Way for Value-Based Payment?A new book about Medieval Medicine reveals that many factors that influenced medicine then are the same as what’s in place today. Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of ColorVaccine hesitancy is common in communities of color based, in part, on historical harms inflicted by health care that led to a lack of trust. The Critical Importance of Human Behavior in Our Response to COVID-19Despite its unpredictable nature, we must find ways for human behavior to help, not hurt or hinder, our response to the COVID19 pandemic Perchance to Dream: Suicidal Teen Shapes a Doctor’s Perceptions of DespairRecollections of caring for a suicidal teen with a devastating self-inflicted gunshot wound leads a physician to reflect on his own life.Quick LinksAboutAdvertiseContactContributeOur Editorial ProcessFollow UsAbout Us The Doctor Weighs In is a trusted source for quality evidence-based stories about health, healthcare, and innovation.Mail Us [email protected]LeadershipPatricia Salber, MD, CEO and Editor in ChiefAnna Villarreal, VP Business Development and Associate EditorDisclaimer: Content appearing on this Site is opinion only and no information appearing herein should be construed as medical advice, used for diagnosis or treatment advice. The reader is advised to seek out professional medical advice. 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