PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine

Addressing Obesity Disparities: Who Gets Treatment and Who Gets Left Behind? 08.07.2026 7:44 ↓

Anthony Auriemma, MD, discusses socioeconomic factors and healthcare system stigma can impact patient access to obesity care.

Navigating Meaningful, Ethical Disclosure in the Age of AI 01.07.2026 18:34 ↓

Dr. MedLaw shares how clinicians can navigate the requirements of obtaining patient consent for AI use in their medical care.

Sleep Management & Specialist Referrals: Where Should Physicians Start? 24.06.2026 12:11 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, asks Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH, about how physicians can identify patients who need a sleep study.

Are You Discussing Sleep With Your Patients? 17.06.2026 16:25 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, and Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH, explore why conversations about sleep are missing in the exam room.

Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Children Cuts Postsurgical Opioids & Complications 10.06.2026 18:27 ↓

Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, shares how an enhanced recovery protocol improved postsurgical outcomes for children.

The Promise & Pitfalls of Physician Presence on Social Media, Part 2 27.05.2026 16:18 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, and Jessica Gray, MD, discuss how physicians can navigate social media paid partnerships ethically.

The Promise & Pitfalls of Physician Presence on Social Media, Part 1 20.05.2026 20:57 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, talks with Jessica Gray, MD, about why it is important for physicians to use social media.

Does Timing Matter? New Data on COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy & Infant Outcomes 13.05.2026 6:59 ↓

Karen B. Jacobson, MD, MPH, discusses how COVID-19 vaccination timing during pregnancy impacted infant infection outcomes.

Choosing Time Over Volume: Lessons Learned From a Physician Who Reimagined Practice 06.05.2026 13:04 ↓

Carmen Teague, MD, MC, shares her experience changing her practice to recover from burnout and reclaim her love for medicine.

Phoenix Criteria Highlight Opportunities to Reduce Mortality in Pediatric Sepsis 29.04.2026 11:28 ↓

Scott L. Weiss, MD, MSCE, discusses the rising incidence of mortality in pediatric sepsis.

Dealing With Your Own Error: Disclosure Best Practices for Physicians 22.04.2026 20:22 ↓

Dr. MedLaw discusses the steps physicians should take to disclose when they have personally made an error.

The Need to Strengthen Care Coordination for Families After Firearm Injury 15.04.2026 13:23 ↓

George Karandinos, MD, PhD, discusses his recent study on pediatric mental health outcomes after parental firearm injury.

Intensive Hypertension Management Linked to Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer 08.04.2026 4:59 ↓

Reina Haque, PhD, MPH, discusses the link between antihypertensive treatment and survival in metastatic breast cancer.

Dealing With Another Doctor’s Error: How, When, & Who to Inform 01.04.2026 18:20 ↓

What should physicians do when they find that another doctor charged with their patient’s care has made an error?

A Call to Action for Clinicians Serving Adults With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities 25.03.2026 9:50 ↓

Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH, discusses how to close care gaps for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Obesity Medicine Specialist Shares Management Considerations for Older Adults 18.03.2026 6:53 ↓

Shyam Sundaresh, MD, discusses his approach to obesity in older adults, including diagnostic tools and medication safety.

Evidence-Based Lifestyle Support Strategies to Reduce Patients’ Dementia Risk 11.03.2026 11:01 ↓

Heather Snyder, PhD, discusses findings from the US Pointer study and how physicians can integrate them into practice.

Anonymous… or Not? What Physicians Need to Know Before Posting Online 04.03.2026 16:39 ↓

Dr. MedLaw advises doctors to maintain anonymity and professionalism online to avoid legal and employment repercussions.

When the Science Is Complex, Keep Patient Conversations Simple 25.02.2026 19:01 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, and Jess Steier, DRPH, PMP, discuss how simple messaging can effectively combat vaccine hesitancy.

Winning Back Patient Trust, One Question at a Time 18.02.2026 20:55 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, talks with Jess Steier, DRPH, PMP, about taking a “connection, not correction” approach with patients.

Social Media Misinformation Abounds. How Can Physicians Reclaim the Narrative? 11.02.2026 8:12 ↓

Aatif M. Husain, MD, shares how clinicians can combat social media misinformation, both online and in the exam room.

What Every Doctor Should Know Before Signing a Non-Compete Clause 04.02.2026 19:34 ↓

Dr. MedLaw discusses how courts evaluate non-competes and what doctors should consider before signing them.

Physician Leadership Lessons: Mentors Teach, but Sponsors Open Doors 28.01.2026 21:07 ↓

Drs. Alex McDonald and Marie Elizabeth-Ramas highlight the difference between mentorship and sponsorship in medicine.

Physician Leadership Lessons: Navigating Power & Change in Modern Medicine 21.01.2026 18:20 ↓

Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, MD, speaks with Alex McDonald, MD, about her experience as a physician leader.

Alcohol Use Prevention for an Aging Population: Practical Strategies for Clinicians 14.01.2026 21:49 ↓

Alexis Kuerbis, PhD, LCSW, discusses her recent narrative review about alcohol use prevention among older adults.