Opinion

Medical technology should keep patient in mind
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Christopher Notte, MD
While the stethoscope has literally distanced us from patients, it is such an important tool that we no longer think about this distancing.
Opinion

Smart watch glucose monitoring on the horizon
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Victoria Persampiere, DO
For now, the newest technology available for monitoring glucose is CGM.
Opinion

What is the real risk of smart phones in medicine?
- Author:
- Chris Notte, MD
- Neil Skolnik, MD
Advancements in technology can present unforeseen challenges and even compromise safety.
Opinion

The Cures Act: Is the “cure” worse than the disease?
- Author:
- Victoria Persampiere, DO
- Neil Skolnik, MD
‘This act stands in the way of delivering quality, humanizing medical care.’
Opinion

Change is hard: Lessons from an EHR conversion
- Author:
- Chris Notte, MD
- Neil Skolnik, MD
There are sure to be bumps along the way.
News

Home devices screen for atrial fibrillation
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Chris Notte, MD
How accurate are they at making a diagnosis?
Opinion

Medication adherence challenges and helpers
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Christopher Notte, MD
Thankfully, there are tools designed to help remind patients of what they need to take and when.
Opinion

What to do when a patient is not ready to stop smoking
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Anne Sprogell, MD
A patient who is not ready to stop smoking still may be a candidate for pharmacological treatment for tobacco dependence.
Opinion

Smart health devices – promises and pitfalls
- Author:
- Chris Notte, MD
- Neil Skolnik, MD
Major advancements in medical monitoring technology are now enabling physicians to get much deeper insight into their patients’ health status.
Opinion

Pharmacologic Management of COPD
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Jeffery Matthews, DO
Only one of the recommendations received a strong grade.
News

Patient visits post COVID-19
- Author:
- Chris Notte, MD
- Neil Skolnik, MD
Physicians and patients discuss common concerns with telemedicine.
News

Treatment for a tobacco-dependent adult
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Anne Sprogell, MD
A tobacco user is ready to try quitting. Here’s what you can you offer him.
Opinion

Sewage as our salvation: Tracking COVID-19
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Chris Notte, MD
What a rich source of information is present in the combination of urine and stool that collectively make up sewage!
News

Telehealth and medical liability
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Michael W. Horner
- Stephen J. Milewski
- Joshua E. Gajer
Is the “in-person” standard of care appropriate for telemedicine?
Opinion

Guidance on infection prevention for health care personnel
- Author:
- Neil Skolnik, MD
- Jeffrey Matthews, DO
Many clinicians have asked whether a physician should use a mask while seeing patients without COVID-19 in the office.