Best Practices

Memorization may be tedious, but it’s part of what makes us human, says Dr. Stephen Starr as he reminisces about the mnemonics he met along his medical education.

In a survey of 168 rural physicians, 95% said they believe rural physicians need more point-of-care ultrasound training.

People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force.

As misinformation and disinformation run rampant, questioning the utility of peer review is sure to raise eyebrows, blood pressure and tempers among academics and healthcare professionals alike.

In response to the growing willingness of patients and healthcare professionals to try non-pharmacological approaches, researchers carried out a meta-analysis of 113 randomized controlled trials.

ADEs in the outpatient setting are common, occuring in approximately 5% of patients. Of these, 22% are considered preventable.

A new study from Australia involving over 83,000 participants found that prolonged standing may not improve heart health and could even increase the risk of certain circulatory problems.

Does self-experimentation raise ethical concerns? To answer this question, it is useful to return to first principles of research ethics.