Covid-19: A year into the pandemic, what has changed from the first, to the second, and third waves?

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Deferred consent model for an observational study in a pediatric emergency department

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Insulin desensitization in a patient with gestational diabetes mellitus and the role of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the management of morning blood glucose

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The revolution of reconstructive microsurgery: Dr. Fu Chan Wei and the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Reducing Medical Student Performance Anxiety through the Pre-clerkship Residency Exploration Program (PREP)

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A case of heavy menstrual bleeding in an adolescent due to undiagnosed severe hypothyroidism

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Acne: Advocating for holistic support

As health practitioners, having a holistic approach to patients is critical. Patients are a complex interplay of physical, emotional, and social well-being. Limiting treatments to only some of these domains will inevitably yield suboptimal health and reduced quality of life. Thus, it is imperative that we advocate for acne-prone individuals so that they can receive the well-rounded care they deserve.

Will it ever grow back? The psychosocial impacts of alopecia

Alopecia is a common clinical complaint in the offices of family physicians and dermatologists. Here, we discuss common subtypes of alopecia, including androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata. Unfortunately, few resources have been invested in researching the effectiveness of psychological treatment for alopecia Pharmacological treatments alone are not enough. Medications can be a frustrating experience for both patients and their physicians due to their limited effectiveness. A case is made for health professionals taking an all-encompassing approach with patients is critical for skin conditions including alopecia.

Medical students’ perceptions of nutrition in medical education and future practice

Keywords: medical education, nutrition, medical students, physicians, undergraduate, lifestyle medicineBackground: Physicians are relied upon as knowledgeable sources of nutrition information; however, many report low nutrition knowledge.Objective: The present study assessed first and second-year medical students’ perceptions of nutrition education within the medical curriculum, in terms of their attitudes, learned body of knowledge, and satisfaction.Methods: An online questionnaire was administered to Dalhousie University medical students completing their first or second year (N=125). Mann-Whitney U tests compared the responses of first-year to second-year students, as well as those with and without previous nutrition education.Results: 97.6% of respondents agreed that nutritional counselling can positively influence patient outcomes, with 91.2% agreeing that physicians play a key role in nutritional counselling. Compared to second-year students, first-year students had greater self-perceived knowledge of basic nutrition concepts (p<0.001) and nutrition in the treatment of disease (p=0.005), as did students with previous nutrition education compared to those without (p=0.019 and 0.018 respectively). Satisfaction was <30% agreement, with first-year students more satisfied with their nutrition education than second-year students (p<0.05).Conclusion: First and second-year medical students regard nutrition as an important component of medical practice that can positively impact patient outcomes. However, low satisfaction with their nutrition education suggests that additional nutrition curriculum would better prepare them for future practice.

Lessons from long-term care

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