PATIENT COUNSELING

May 21 2025HEALTH

Guns and Doctors: A Clash of Worlds

In the United States, the relationship between doctors and guns is complicated. Doctors who own guns often struggle to talk about gun safety with their patients. This is especially true for those who treat injuries from gun violence. A recent effort tried to understand why this is the case. The issue is clear. Doctors who own guns might feel awkward talking about gu...

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Pituitary Surgery: Hormone Changes and What to Expect

Surgery to remove nonfunctional pituitary adenomas can lead to temporary or lasting hormone issues. This means patients might need hormone replacement therapy afterwards. The big question is: how can doctors and patients guess the risk of these hormone problems? A recent study looked into this by examining a large group of patients who had this type of surgery. The ...

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