Category: Dentistry
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Understanding Anxiety Disorders: A helpful guide for health professionals
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We all experience feelings of nervousness, worry, fear, or anxiety to the point of discomfort and distress at various points in our lives. Anxiety is a normal response to fear-provoking situations. However, for people who live with an anxiety disorder, these feelings are excessive, persistent, and disrupt the flow of daily…
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A Quick Reference Guide to Common Conditions Associated with Long Covid
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Understanding the common conditions associated with Long COVID is crucial for effective patient care and recovery. This guide explores persistent symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive issues, and dysautonomia, along with evidence-based management strategies to support patients in their healing journey. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of…
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Time Management 101: How to get (and stay) organized while you’re in school
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Overwhelmed by the pace of healthcare training? Discover time management tools like the Eisenhower matrix and active learning to boost focus, reduce stress, and improve retention.
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Social Determinants of Health: Education Access and Quality
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Learn about the vital role of education in health outcomes, the challenges of educational disparities, and strategies to promote equitable access.
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How to Discuss Sensitive Topics with Your Patients
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Enhance your ability to engage patients in sensitive medical discussions with empathy, active listening, and culturally competent communication for better outcomes.
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A Quick Reference Guide to Common Conditions Associated with Gut Health
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Understand the importance of gut health with our quick reference guide on common gastrointestinal conditions. This article covers dysbiosis, gastritis, and other related disorders, detailing their symptoms, diagnostic methods, and effective treatment strategies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to enhance patient care and promote overall wellness in your practice.
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Understanding Psychosis: A helpful guide for health professionals
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In today’s Osmosis from Elsevier blog, we’re exploring the impact and causes of psychosis, its diverse symptoms, and the importance of early intervention. Learn how to recognize, support, and reduce stigma as a clinician, caregiver, or family member. Imagine if how you perceive reality changed radically, with a disconnect in…
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Black Health Inequity: A Cry for Equity and Justice for All
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In a guest blog post, Dr. Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun addresses the everyday reality of health inequity for Black communities worldwide, as well as her pioneering work in creating HEAL, Health Equity and Advocacy Learning courses, developed to confront health disparities head-on and guide us to equitable access to healthcare for all.…
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What Are the Social Determinants of Health and Why Are They Important?
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Discover how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health beyond genetics, shaping disparities and opportunities in healthcare access.
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11 Tips for Taking a Patient History
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A comprehensive medical history is vital for an accurate diagnosis, developing personalized treatment plans, and establishing a good rapport with your patients. On today’s Osmosis blog, let’s take note of some helpful tips for recording a high-quality medical history.
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What Is Intersectional Healthcare and Why Is It Important?
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Learn how intersectionality shapes patient experiences and how healthcare providers can deliver more equitable, respectful, and effective care.
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Emotional Intelligence for Clinicians: Practical tips for future health professionals
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Dr. Amin Azzam recently hosted an Osmosis webinar offering valuable advice on the importance of emotional intelligence and resilience in healthcare. In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re sharing his top-notch advice and discussing the crucial role EI, EQ, and emotional well-being play in today’s healthcare landscape. It should be no surprise that characteristics…
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The Top 10 Medical Advances in History
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Explore ten key medical advances such as antibiotics, vaccines, anesthesia, and AI that have transformed healthcare and boosted global life expectancy.
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Unlocking the Secrets to Publication: Insights and tips for success from editors
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Discover insights from Elsevier’s Clinical & Research Manager, Dr. Ximena Alvira, on navigating the journal publication process, crafting clear manuscripts, and selecting the right journal for your research paper submission.
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How to Use Trauma-Informed Care in Treating Sexual Assault Victims
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Explore the principles and benefits of trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors and trauma patients, emphasizing empathy, safety, and effective communication.
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Living With Hypochondria or Illness Anxiety Disorder: A Patient’s Perspective
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Read about living with Illness Anxiety Disorder, the impact of chronic health fears, and the critical role of empathy in medical care.
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Living With Hypochondria: A Patient Experience
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Hypochondria or hypochondriasis is a psychological disorder where someone develops chronic stress about an imagined illness. It often manifests after someone has lost a loved one to serious illness, and while it’s often dismissed and stigmatized, the condition can cause real harm by putting excess stress on the body. Today…
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Breaking Bad News: Using the SPIKES Protocol vs. the BREAKS Protocol
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Learn how to deliver tough medical news to patients using the SPIKES and BREAKS protocols to enhance communication and create better patient outcomes.
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Overcoming My Fear of Blood as a Med Student
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Imagine aspiring to become a doctor, only to realize that the very sight of blood sends you into a panic. This was fourth-year Aylin Canik’s reality; a future physician paralyzed by hemophobia. Find out how she overcame her fears.
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Make Yourself Comfortable: How to Be Aware of Your Implicit Biases
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“I want to help people” is a common response on a medical school application, but sometimes we experience trepidation when working within a new environment or group—especially when we lack understanding of these groups. Read about how one medical student ventured outside of her comfort zone and overcame her biases…
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Learn Histology with Videos on Osmosis
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Improve your understanding of histology with the Osmosis Histology video series! This comprehensive collection of videos offers clear explanations and engaging visuals to help medical, nursing, and healthcare students learn the essential histological features of various organ systems. Dive into the fascinating world of histology today!
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Mental Health in Dental School: A Student Perspective
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Are dentists really the unhappiest professionals? Read how one dental student pursued happiness and ended up performing better in dental school as a result. When I decided to go to dental school, my friends said, “Dentists have the highest suicide rate of any profession. Do you really want to deal…
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Dental Hygiene During Coronavirus: How to Avoid the Dentist’s Office
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Get tips and best practices for taking care of your teeth and avoiding unnecessary trips to the dentist! The ongoing global pandemic situation has placed everyone on high alert: anxiety is running high, people are experiencing a strange combination of stress and boredom day in and day out, and…
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A List of High-Impact Medical Education Journals
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Medical education research improves teaching and training strategies, helps determine effective policies for the field, and shapes the future of clinical practice.
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Avoiding Errors In Patient Care
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Learn about essential tools and best practices that help healthcare professionals avoid medication, communication, and typographical errors, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
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What Clinics and Organizations do to Protect Medical Information
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There are many laws that are meant to protect patients and their information. Not everyone really understands the laws, protocols, and regulations that clinics use. It can range from a doctor or nurse refusing to disclose patient information to the technology that clinics implement protections. There are laws that doctors’ offices and…
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Four Key Resources to Learn Histology
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Explore recommended resources for learning histology effectively, from comprehensive websites and apps to popular review books and video series.