What happens to empathy in medical education?

Ottolenghi Style Chocolate Babka August 3, 2021
Ottolenghi Style Chocolate Babka Submitted by Slideslinger on August 3, 2021 - 2:43pm. I've been salivating over producing this delicacy that hearkens back to my NYC youth for quite sometime. I cannot tell a lie - this is NOT my first attempt. I tried, and failed spectacularly, about a month ago. The doomed pair literally […]
The Fresh Loaf
Sex Bias and Autoimmune Diseases August 3, 2021
Sex bias in immune function has been well-described, and women have been shown to counter immunologically stimulating phenomena such as infection, malignancy, and trauma with more protective responses than men. Heightened immunity in women may also result in a predisposition for loss of self-tolerance and development of autoimmunity, reflected by the overwhelming female sex bias […]
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
The evolution of acquired resistance to BRAF inhibitor is sustained by IGF1-driven tumor vascular remodeling August 3, 2021
As hallmark of cancer, angiogenesis plays a pivotal role in carcinogenesis. The correlation between angiogenesis and evolution of BRAF inhibitor acquired resistance is, however, still poorly understood. Here, we reported that the molecular signatures of angiogenesis were enriched in early on-treated biopsies but not in disease progressed biopsies. The process of drug resistance development was […]
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
LPCAT1 promotes cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma via EGFR-mediated AKT/p38MAPK signaling pathways August 3, 2021
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. LPCAT1, a lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase, takes a center stage in the membrane lipid remodeling. LPCAT1 is elevated in several cancers and contributes to cancer development. However, its role and molecular mechanisms in cSCC remain to be elucidated. In the present study, we […]
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Do Amyloid Plaques Cause Alzheimer Disease? August 3, 2021
A new study finds amyloid plaques accelerate the breakup of neurotransmitters, worsening neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer disease.
Psychiatric Times
Reflections August 3, 2021
Travelling the world with his camera, a psychiatrist searches for our common humanity. What is it that binds us all together?
Psychiatric Times
Four Myths About Lamotrigine August 3, 2021
A deep dive into the history, side effects, and efficacy of a controversial drug.
Psychiatric Times
Digital Therapeutics for Substance Use Disorders: From Research to Practice August 3, 2021
Only a few digital therapeutics are currently FDA approved. What options are available and how can they best be leveraged for the benefit of patients?
Psychiatric Times
Collagen Peptides FAQ: Answering 20 Questions about Collagen Supplements August 3, 2021
Of all the topics I write about, collagen garners perhaps the most questions. Not that I’m complaining. I’m happy to wax on about the benefits of collagen all day long. I’ve said before that I consider collagen the fourth macronutrient, and it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. The more people who get turned on to […]
Mark&#39;s Daily Apple
Scientific Meeting » Gender Differences in Bipolar Disorder Across the Life Span Through an Intersectional Lens August 3, 2021
On June 10, 2021, NIMH will host a webinar on Gender Differences in Bipolar Disorder Across the Life Span Through an Intersectional Lens.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)