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Navigating medication prescriptions in a DEA-observed world

Physician

October 8, 2023

I sit in my clinic office, looking at today’s schedule. It’s a nice office with lots of white and pastels, modern furniture, an up-to-date computer, and a desk. I always wanted my clinic to look like something from the future, and now, after twelve years, it finally does. Besides the screen on my desk, there is a large screen on the wall to my left, the patient’s right. From my …

Coping with haunting memories of a patient’s loss

Natalya Beneschott, MD

Physician

October 8, 2023

“That patient still haunts me,” I heard one of the PICU fellows murmur as he walked out of the auditorium. I wondered if I should have taken comfort after hearing that I was not the only one still struggling with this patient’s death. Despite months passing since this baby died, the memories of this family and their child continued to gnaw at me. It wasn’t until after that morbidity and …

Navigating miscarriage: support and healing insights [PODCAST]

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Podcast

October 7, 2023

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Nurse practitioner Maria Petty shares her experience with miscarriage in March 2023. She discusses the support she received from an early pregnancy assessment clinic, the importance of self-compassion, and practical tips for coping. Maria also touches on …

Cosmetic surgeons’ contribution to mental health

Bilge Gregory, MD

Physician

October 7, 2023

The global cosmetic surgery market has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years—in 2021, it was valued at $67.3 billion, and projections suggest it will reach a staggering $201 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6 percent from 2022 to 2031. We can largely attribute this exponential growth to society’s increasing desire for enhanced aesthetic value and the evolving beauty standards of our time. As societal …

The health care disruptors are not coming. They are here.

Konye Ori

Policy

October 7, 2023

Plenty has been written and said about how health care in the United States is too convoluted to be disrupted by new entrants. Dan Munro, health care author, and Forbes contributor compiles most of the rationales provided by thought leaders in his 2018 article titled “10 Reasons Healthcare Won’t Be Disrupted.” While traditional health care systems carried on with some air of certainty, would-be disruptors continued …

Generative AI’s impact on patient care [PODCAST]

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Podcast

October 6, 2023

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Join Shiv Rao, a cardiologist and physician executive, as we delve into the transformative potential of generative AI in health care. We’ll discuss how generative AI can help doctors eliminate distractions, improve patient care, and enhance the …

Don’t put off medical care: X-ray for minor knee pain finds tumor

Jennifer Wood, MD

Conditions

October 6, 2023

My fiancée had been complaining on and off about minor knee pain and swelling for months. She kept putting off doing anything about it, because she’s a former college basketball player who had already had two surgeries on that knee, and she assumed it was residual effects from those injuries. But I was having a slow day in clinic, so I told her to come in for an X-ray.

And then …

Pageantry: an unconventional catalyst for career advancement in academic medicine

Hailey Nelson, MD & Kara Wada, MD

Physician

October 6, 2023

In an unlikely intersection, pageantry has the potential to play a pivotal role in accentuating career progression in academic medicine. Through meticulously crafting one’s professional demeanor and image, physicians can hone their interpersonal and networking skills and bolster their professional credibility. Drs. Wada and Nelson share how their participation in pageants over the years has served as an influential catalyst for success, both in medical school admissions and academic promotion.

Pageantry, …

The role of institutions in medical misconduct

Chloe N. L. Lee, MD, MPH

Conditions

October 6, 2023

There are no words more devastating than, “Our hands are tied” to a survivor reporting abuse and seeking some semblance of accountability from a larger institution. “The institution admitted no fault” is a close second.

Picture this sequence: a trusted physician at a renowned academic medical center sees a patient at a vulnerable stage in her life for a regular appointment. As she is exposed for a standard physical exam, he …

Innovations in mental health care solutions [PODCAST]

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October 5, 2023

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Join Tom Zaubler, a psychiatrist and physician executive, for a discussion on the shortage of behavioral health professionals in the United States. We’ll explore its impact, the surge in mental health care demand, and the role of …

From medical humanities student to physician

Nicholas Bellacicco, DO

Education

October 5, 2023

At seventeen, I envisioned two types of physicians: the doctor who cared about me and my needs, and the doctor who was cold and detached. At that point in my life, I had experienced both types of physicians from the patient perspective. My dream was to become a physician. I wanted to be the empathetic doctor, the one who saw the patient as a person. I aspired to become the …

Bridging disciplines: the unseen power of bilingualism in AI and health care

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA

Tech

October 5, 2023

In the bustling corridors of medical facilities, a new language is quietly making its presence known, intertwining with the traditional vocabulary of health care professionals. This language, artificial intelligence (AI), is not spoken in words but in algorithms and data, reshaping the health care landscape in unprecedented ways. The University of Texas at San Antonio has perceptively recognized this evolution, launching a pioneering dual-degree program that intertwines medicine and AI, …

Lessons from VA hospitals: Meeting basic needs improves wellbeing

Courtney Markham-Abedi, MD

Policy

October 5, 2023

I started my career at a state hospital but transitioned to a VA hospital in 2007. I had been a resident at the hospital and was familiar with the unit and population. The unit had 19 beds, and typically these were filled. Often, admissions were for crisis stabilization due to suicidal ideation, and recidivism was very high. Typically, an unmet need other than psychiatric care was being addressed in many …

Skills for resident physicians to increase distress tolerance

Frances Mei Hardin, MD

Physician

October 5, 2023

Picture yourself as a junior resident on morning rounds with a senior and a rotating intern. You’ve been up almost all night on call, and you’re almost at the end of the patient list. Your senior asks you about the next patient, and you stumble. You can’t find your notes, and you’re blanking on the answer. Your senior becomes impatient and starts to raise their voice. How do you react?

If …

A doctor’s journey through narcissistic abuse [PODCAST]

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October 4, 2023

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Join Karla Lester, a pediatrician and certified life and weight coach, as she shares her compelling journey from dedicated medical professional to a survivor of narcissistic abuse within the health care system. Karla sheds light on her …

Pioneering space race research: G-forces and human physiology

Earl Howard Wood, MD, PhD

Conditions

October 4, 2023

An excerpt from Life at High G-Force: The Quest of Mayo Clinic Researcher Dr. Earl H Wood.

Tensions were high in the Aero Medical Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in the fall of 1959. The space race with the Soviet Union to send a human into outer space and eventually to the …

How to pick the right mutual funds to reduce your taxes

Amarish Dave, DO

Finance

October 4, 2023

Tax-efficient investing is about preserving your capital by optimizing investment decisions to minimize the tax consequences. This strategy becomes especially crucial when you’re investing for the long term. With their professional management and diversification, mutual funds offer several avenues for tax-efficient investing.

1. Capital gains efficiency. When you buy and sell individual stocks, you’re responsible for capital gains taxes on any profits you realize. In contrast, mutual funds pool money from multiple …

What is the physician’s role in the food is medicine movement?

Deb Kennedy, PhD

Conditions

October 4, 2023

In the early 1990s, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) began its rise with the development of the National Institutes of Health’s CAM center. However, scientists and clinicians struggled with the decision of whether or not to allow individuals access to information on these CAM approaches. I was part of that discourse as I was invited to speak at a congressional hearing on that very issue. Thankfully for everyone, the right …

America’s young men are facing a mental health crisis. Can we help them before it’s too late?

Henna Hundal and Karan Patel

Conditions

October 4, 2023

September was National Suicide Prevention Month. In a short while, we also approach the 41st birthday of the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, a widely beloved dancer and executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show whose death by suicide is still hard to grapple with

tWitch, who initially rose to prominence from the dance competition So You Think You Can Dance, captured the hearts of millions by running social media …

When physicians are disrespected [PODCAST]

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October 3, 2023

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Join Sarah Samaan, a retired cardiologist and Master Certified Physician Development Coach. We’ll delve into the pressing issue of physician dignity, discussing the challenges physicians face in today’s health care landscape and Sarah’s strategies to combat disrespect …

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