Rapid weight loss can cause many different emotions in patients, some of which may be troublesome.

These environmental chemicals are all around us: in our food and products and in the air and water. And they could be contributing to the obesity epidemic.

Nanoparticle-based therapies aim to deliver treatment directly into adipose tissue, offering clinicians a more targeted alternative to systemic GLP-1s and bariatric surgery.

The Two-Midnight Rule has created important clinical and operational strategies for hospitals.

‘Age, by itself, tells us remarkably little about a person’s physiologic reserve, resilience, or ability to recover from acute illness.’

The freedom of self-employment came with the motherhood cost I never saw coming. Instead of more flexibility, I got more stress.

The struggles advanced practice practitioners face are different than those that physicians deal with. But the threats are the same.

Many health systems are giving patients the power to schedule appointments and procedures. What happens when that autonomy creates down-stream problems?

More health systems are adopting the ‘payvider’ system to eliminate conflict between the system and insurers.

While research shows some blood glucose benefits, perhaps the biggest benefit comes from lifestyle changes.

New technology offers the ability for bed-side scans.

When my mother got sick, I moved her in with me, which meant I had to cut back work hours and pay medical bills. I'm still paying the price.

Research has not shown a direct causation, but clinicians should be aware of the risks.

From financial incentives to ‘gamification’ of weight loss, researchers are testing ways to help patients lose weight and keep it off.

Research shows artificial intelligence has use in the emergency department, but how it’s implemented is key.

The same hurdles facing physicians slow treatment for nurse practitioners’ patients, and the impact on care continues.

Research has shown direct care may reduce emergency department visit and hospital use, but questions remain about equity.

Some changes may make the medication more accessible, but the administrative burden will likely remain.

Evidence lends credence to the idea of starting multiple approaches faster, earlier for type 2 diabetes.

Studies continue to show that practices with nurse practitioners perform as well as MD-led practices and can reduce hospitalizations and emergency department visits.