Y Do We Drink?

Y Do We Drink?

the regulation of mammalian responses to alcohol. Spe*Department of Psychiatry and cifically, Thiele et al. (1998) show that genetic manipulaCenter for Neurobiology and Psychiatry tions that alter the levels of NPY in mice affect the sensi†Departments of Anatomy and Neurology tivity of these animals to the sedative effects of ethanol and the Gallo Center as well as their preference for ethanol....

Do We Know What We Do not Know? A Response to Celine Bonnet

Superior Capsule Reconstruction: What Do We Know?

The management of irreparable rotator cuff tears remains challenging. Since its introduction by Mihata in 2012, superiorcapsule reconstruction (SCR) has grown in popularity at an astonishingly rapid rate. The aim of this article is to providea comprehensive review of the available literature, in order to highlight what has so far been published on SCR,covering all aspects including biomechanica...

Staff Burnout… Do we need any intervention?

Dear Editor, As you know physical and mental wellness of physicians and nurses, as the main role in the treatment of patients, in conditions such as burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, and poor work-life balance, is one of the top priorities in the U.S.A. National Academy of Medicine  (1-4). Although healthcare team members are generally known as a caregiver to others;  their h...

Ramadan fasting: Do we need more evidence?

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well as their spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many fast conceivably, and their clinical condition is prone to deterio...