Psychiatry

The Internet has evolved beyond its origins as a collection of interconnected websites with static information.

The Internet has evolved beyond its origins as a collection of interconnected websites with static information.

The Internet has evolved beyond its origins as a collection of interconnected websites with static information.

Steve Case is on a mission to save healthcare, and he intends to do it by harnessing the consumer-empowering capabilities of the Internet.

The leading causes of adolescent morbidity and death are injury risk, depressive symptoms, and substance use, all of which are clinically relevant to psychiatry.

In a study of pathological gamblers conducted by at team of researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, the urge to gamble diminished among those who took naltrexone.

Brain pacemakers can be reprogrammed to adjust to any change in the patient's condition or to progression of symptoms that may occur over time. It is a dynamic therapy.

More than 300,000 US troops are suffering from major depression after serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Is the US ready for a healthcare system overhaul?

Dr. John Kelsoe, a psychiatric geneticist and owner of Psynomics - the first company to offer diagnostic testing for mental illness has kick started the boom in research connecting genetic variations to a host of health conditions.

When a family member dies, children react differently from adults and usually see death as temporary and reversible, a belief reinforced by cartoon characters who die and come to life again.

As of this writing (late February 2008), the presidential campaign is in full swing. Although Senator John McCain has virtually wrapped up his quest to become the Republican Party nominee, Democratic Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are still struggling to win their party's nomination.

I believe the positives of e-mail far outweigh the negatives, for too many reasons to list.

An industry's preferred answer to the "build vs. buy" question can reveal much about its mindset and priorities.

In the coming months, you will probably hear and read a lot about personal health records, as two technology heavyweights roll out initiatives designed to spur the mass consumerization of health information. The race between Google and Microsoft to apply the resources of the Internet to personalized healthcare might be great for consumers, but how will physicians benefit, if at all?

For perhaps the first time, a social networking site geared to the young medical student or resident is now just a mouse click away.

To promote adoption, MGH has taken advantage of new safe harbors in Stark rules and anti-kickback legislation to subsidize software licenses, implementation services, and support services for participating practices affi liated with MaineGeneral hospitals.

With the field of PHRs now significantly expanding to include providers, payers, employers, and information technology industry giants, such as Microsoft and Google, public awareness and attitudes regarding PHRs have changed.

Allowing your patients to manage some aspects of their medical records seems like it could save your practice valuable time spent re-keying information scribbled onto forms, let alone some cold hard cash. But there are defi nite drawbacks and kinks that have yet to be worked out.

Modern medicine has adopted technology and pushed the boundaries of science in impressive ways.

It is unfortunate that there is a serious problem inherent in physician report cards, because report cards have rapidly become an extremely popular tool for improving the quality of American healthcare.

4 Questions with... Christine Chang, Healthcare Technology Analyst from Datamonitor.com

A report estimates that at least 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's, including 200,000 to 250,000 people under the age of 65. By 2010, projections say there will be 500,000 new cases of the disease each year.

Whether you're looking to walk the walk, talk the talk, or just learn a little bit about Texas Hold 'em poker, this month's Downtime will surely get you started. Shuffle up and deal!

You're an MD. You dig tech. You dig HDTV and want to get a new tube, but you already deal with enough complex terms in your practice, so you just don't have the time to deal with 3,000 more...

With this new portable media player, physicians and administrators can both capture and access patient files and records with a few clicks, and view, listen, and record content with ease.

Steven Zuckerman, MD, aka "The Amazing Dr. Z," is a solo-practice neurologist and amateur magician in Baton Rogue, LA. We spoke with Steve to learn how he maintains his medical practice -- and magic!

We talk ethics with Joel Frader, MD, MA, Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

Whether you're looking for the best all-in-one television/Internet/gaming PC, or simply a program that provides optimal photographic images, there is a product out there for you.

Remote health monitoring empowers patients and physicians, increases access to healthcare services, and helps reduce healthcare costs.

Dozens of websites have popped up over the past few years offering advice, diagnoses, second opinions, and even prescriptions from physicians who never physically meet the patient.