By Kristi V. Mizelle, MD Primary care physicians encounter rheumatic disease in their day-to-day practice. There is an increasing prevalence of rheumatic disorders, including osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions begin with primary care physicians. 1) Test for ANA sub-serologies ONLY … [Read more...] about Five Things Rheumatologists Wish Every Primary Care Physician Knew
Practicing Above and Below Your License:
Traps for Entrepreneur-Minded Professionals and How to Avoid Them By Erica Pero I have many creative clients and healthcare laws are changing so quickly - I get asked about new lines of business regularly. It might be a physician assistant wanting to open a health coaching business, a surgeon who wants to open a med spa, or a nurse who wants to open an IV bar... … [Read more...] about Practicing Above and Below Your License:
Psychological Interventions for Chronic Pain
By Andrew L. Martin, PsyD The American Psychological Association is currently developing the first-ever clinical practice guidelines for behavioral treatment of chronic pain. The Veterans Administration (VA) and Health and Human Services have both conducted separate systematic literature reviews with the following findings and recommendations: 1) Strong support for … [Read more...] about Psychological Interventions for Chronic Pain
The Sentara Brock Cancer Center/Sentara Foundation – Hampton Roads
Thomas Alberico, MDVirginia Oncology Associates At the Sentara Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk, providers consider themselves “cancer caregivers” – not “cancer treaters.” The difference is a holistic, integrative care model that goes beyond access to advanced medical therapies and diagnostics, skilled physicians and specialists, and promising clinical … [Read more...] about The Sentara Brock Cancer Center/Sentara Foundation – Hampton Roads
Thank You for Your Service Summer 2021
Anthony T. Carter, MD, FAAOS Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine and Sports Medicine, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) More than 25 years after serving in the Air Force, Dr. Anthony Carter still draws daily on the lessons and skills he mastered as a young military physician. Now a prominent orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Carter grew as both a doctor and a person during his three years … [Read more...] about Thank You for Your Service Summer 2021
