Liz Scherer
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 11
- Latest publication
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Working With Horses Changes the Therapist Too (opens the original)
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Why do many people find interactions with horses so healing? Beyond physical benefits like improving muscle tone, balance and coordination, and pelvic mobility, psychologists say simple experiences like grooming or walking alongside horses boost emotional regulation, foster social connection, build empathy and trust, and reduce stress. While equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is widely recognized for helping patients, a growing body of clinical experience and emerging research reveals another p
For NPs and PAs, Wilderness Medicine Builds Unique Skill Set (opens the original)
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Laura McGladrey, PMHNP, FNP, has had a storied life. She has conducted pelvic exams with a book lamp in the jungles of the Dominican Republic and has delivered babies in South Sudan without so much as a paper towel. When asked what motivates someone to subject themselves to extreme environments and situations like these, she referred to something she calls the “DAS score.” “I would say what is universal with everyone who practices wilderness medicine is what we jokingly call the DAS score — the
Meet Medscapeâs NP of the Month Marilyn Berchie-Gialamas (opens the original)
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Marilyn Berchie-Gialamas is Medscape’s choice for Nurse Practitioner (NP) of the Month, a new feature recognizing NPs who have made a significant difference for their communities and developed innovative ways to advance nursing practice. Do you know an NP who you think should be featured? Nominate them in the comments. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram. “As nurses, we are not just here for a paycheck but also to give back to whatever community we go into or work with. All that we pour i
Are Your GLP-1 Patients Super Responders? (opens the original)
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Super responders are pervasive throughout medicine. They are patients who respond exceptionally well to medical treatment and often exceed the average results seen in clinical trials. In obesity medicine, clinicians have observed some patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) achieve 15%-20% total weight loss in the first 6-12 months, outcomes that rival those historically associated with bariatric surgery. Predicting who will be a super responder is a bit more complicated. Weight loss in
Nurse Practitioners the Key to Diagnosing Ketamine Cystitis (opens the original)
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Across the globe, recreational ketamine use has been increasing, along with a spike in young adult patients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms. Ketamine-induced urinary symptoms occur in more than 25% of recreational users and worsen with higher doses and more frequent use. With chronic use, roughly a third eventually develop ketamine cystitis (ketamine bladder), which, left untreated, leads to progressive bladder injury, permanent scarring, and kidney failure. One of the largest chall
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