Batya Swift Yasgur

An alarming number of people worldwide are using dangerous, unregulated substances to ‘lighten’ their skin. A new educational campaign aims to change that.

Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW July 31, 2026 Gastro Hep Adv. 2026;5(9):101025. doi:10.1016/j.gastha.2026.101025

US physicians vary widely in how they diagnose and manage C difficile infection, differing in guideline use, testing strategies, and treatment choices.

Do you want to educate patients beyond your clinic? Or augment your income? Some physicians have turned to YouTube to achieve these goals. Here’s how to get started.

Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW August 07, 2026 Throughout much of history, physicians served as “ gatekeepers ” of medical knowledge.

Spiritual practice appears to have a protective effect against engaging in harmful or hazardous use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and illicit drugs, according to a new meta-analysis.

Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW August 24, 2026 As temperatures rise and vacation season continues, dermatologists are likely to see patients presenting with insect bites.

Multiple factors play a role in the differential diagnosis of insect bites, including lesion distribution, exposure history, geographic location, pets, and travel history.

In a phase 3 trial, adding a combo of two traditional Chinese meds to metformin reduced A1c and improved lipid measure in patients with T2D whose glycemic control was inadequate with metformin alone.