Marc Zarefsky

3 weeks ago | ama-assn.org | Marc Zarefsky

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The disorder is a serious health condition that can cause people consistently poor moods, lose interest in activities they previously enjoyed, and lack joy or pleasure in their lives.

1 month ago | ama-assn.org | Marc Zarefsky

In the span of 24 hours last month, a podcast about open-source large language models diagnosing complex cases was released, an investigation that examined priorities and applications for augmented intelligence (AI)—often called artificial intelligence—for older adults was published, and an evaluation of AI summaries of ophthalmology notes was written. The AMA has achieved recent wins in 5 critical areas for physicians.

1 month ago | ama-assn.org | Marc Zarefsky

Eighty percent of serious medical errors involve miscommunication during patient handoffs, which occur at hospitals at all hours of the day and night and for a variety of reasons, from shift to shift or from one department to another. The AMA has an online module for medical residents and physicians with handoff best practices and other advice to help prevent those errors so patients continue to receive quality care. Laurel Road student loan refinance: 0.25% rate discount.

1 month ago | ama-assn.org | Marc Zarefsky

Each day, about 6,000 women in the U.S. enter menopause and begin to deal with the associated physical and mental changes. Menopause is natural as women move away from their reproductive years. Yet the transition can bring about significant physical and emotional changes that can affect a woman’s overall well-being. While most women have minimal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, about 15% will require treatment for more severe problems.

2 months ago | ama-assn.org | Marc Zarefsky

Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, has been told his work as chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health is changing lives. He hears it from doctors across the Louisiana-based health system. He even hears it from physicians' spouses. Dr. Girgrah and his colleagues have found effective ways to reduce burnout among Ochsner Health physicians. And it started with making physicians feel valued.