Medical Daily – Quotes William Gregory Feero, assistant professor of community and family medicine, from an editorial about a recent study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center that revealed patients with genetic variations presumed to cause cardiac disorders often did not have any symptoms or signs of a heart condition.
Articles by: Geisel Communications
To Sustain Astronauts’ Mental Health, Dartmouth-Led Team Testing New Virtual Reality Tech in Arctic Isolation
Dartmouth physician and former astronaut Jay Buckey, MD is leading a team of international investigators testing new virtual reality technology in the Arctic this winter. Their goal is to see whether simulated natural beauty can relieve the psychological challenges of living in the isolated confines of deep space travel.
Three Studies, One Call for Imaging ‘More Wisely’
Health Imaging – Cites research conducted by Brenda Sirovich, associate professor of medicine, community and family medicine, and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and Frank Drescher, assistant professor of medicine, about how an increasing number of emergency department patients are being given computed tomography (CT) scans—even those patients who are unlikely to benefit and are most likely to experience harm from the scan.
Can Virtual Reality Help Keep Astronauts Sane In Space?
Popular Science – Article quotes Jay Buckey, professor of medicine and adjunct professor of engineering, who is leading a team deep into the Arctic to test whether exposure to nature through virtual reality can help improve mood and stress levels.
Doctors Aren’t Top Opioid Prescribers in NH
New Hampshire Union Leader – Quotes Seddon Savage, adjunct associate professor of anesthesiology and a member of the New Hampshire Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, about how doctors at specialty pain clinics usually concentrate on treatments and procedures, while nurse practitioners and physician assistants handle medications and prescriptions. “Prescribing opioids, particularly prescribing them well, is very time-consuming,” says Savage. “I think everyone needs more training.”
At the Hospitals: Director of PTSD Center Honored
Valley News – Paula Schnurr, research professor of psychiatry and executive director of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, received the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Lifetime Achievement Award last month at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
How Your Yoga Class Might Actually Save You Money
Health – Quotes James Stahl, associate professor of medicine, about a recent study showing that mind-body interventions offer a way for patients to engage in their own treatment, thus reducing doctors visits and nipping problems in the bud.
PTSD Center Executive Director Receives International Organization’s Highest Honor
Paula Schnurr, PhD, a Research Professor of Psychiatry at Geisel and Executive Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, was presented with the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans in November.
Presenteeism More Costly Than Absenteeism
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Quotes Scott Wallace, visiting professor of community and family medicine, about how employees who regularly engage in “presenteeism,” or going to work while ill, is more costly than absenteeism and is detrimental to employees and employers alike. “Unhealthy workers are unproductive workers—and they’re expensive,” says Wallace. “The impact on employees is tremendous when they show up at work sick. The stress makes them sicker, and their performance level at work is in the gutter.”
After Menopause, Vulvovaginal Troubles Are Common
Reuters – Quotes Elisabeth Erekson, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, about how after menopause more than half of women have vulvovaginal symptoms and most do not get the standard treatments necessary.