Robert Klitzman, MD, professor of psychiatry, addresses the ethical and health concerns that must be considered in tackling the obesity epidemic and broader public health challenges.
A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.
"Twenty-five is the new 18, and delayed adolescence is no longer a theory, but a reality," says Dr. Mirjana Domakonda, who was not involved in the new study.
Along with Dr. Paul Appelbaum, Dr. Nicholas Scurich has spent the last few years trying to understand the effect this type of evidence actually has on court proceedings.
Dr. David Hellerstein agreed that false positives could come up. In other words, the questionnaire may suggest that people have clinical depression when they don't actually have the condition.
Dr. Adam Bisaga noted that the report raises some good points on the issue of drug addiction and policy-making, but omits a number of important factors and is “one-sided.”
Dr. Carl Hart speaks about the 7 points to remember when the media talks about drugs, and the most pervasive myths about drug use, addiction, and prescription.
People want answers soon, and their inclination is to believe what appears to be solid, unassailable medicine, said Dr. Robert Klitzman. Individuals will need to evaluate these tests carefully.