by Sue Robbins | Apr 6, 2021 | Adolescents and Children
When parents bring their children in for medical care these days, there is no such thing as a casual, “Hey, how’s it going?” We doctors walk into every exam room prepared to hear a story of sadness and stress, or at the very least, of coping and keeping it together in...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 21, 2021 | Adolescents and Children, Miscellaneous
I heard my 7-year-old son’s cries of frustration loud and clear despite the closed door between us. Seconds earlier, I’d left him stationed at a desk in my bedroom, hoping he’d complete at least a portion of his virtual school assignments without me at his side...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 17, 2021 | Migraine
Patients with migraine headaches are at greater risk for major depressive disorder (MDD), and a recent review published in Cureus suggests that the strong relationship between the conditions may be explained by a robust molecular genetic background.1 Migraine headache...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 28, 2021 | Migraine, Wellness
This pandemic year has left too many of us feeling isolated and lonely. As we head into 2021, here is some advice from Well on how to replace loneliness with opportunities for connection. How to Combat Pandemic Loneliness By Emily Sohn After months of lockdowns and...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 26, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Researchers found that levels of a nerve growth factor were lower in people with depression or bipolar disorder than in healthy controls. Doctors could potentially use levels of the growth factor to monitor the effects of antidepressant treatment. In adults, a protein...
