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September 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024

We sit down with Laura Suttin, a family physician, to explore the emotional complexities of setting boundaries, especially in times of personal and professional pressure. Laura shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her aging rescue dog and how…

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Health policy

Climate change is exacerbating diseases in vulnerable populations in America and abroad

Andrew Williams & Jennifer Romanello, MD

September 17, 2024Sep 17, 20244

As climate change advances, it has amplified a variety of diseases globally, especially in under-resourced countries and communities. This article summarizes three of these consequential trends. The first is that wildfires and industrial pollution are worsening respiratory diseases. Second, hotter climates are increasing the incidence of infectious diseases such as malaria, and lastly, heat waves are increasing the risk of various diseases, disrupting public services, and causing unprecedented amounts of …

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If these words can save a life, they must be spoken

Jillian Rigert, MD, DMD

September 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024

When people don't understand the depths of hell the brain can take someone to, I am relieved for them. And I am also grateful for the journey I've been on—I would never have understood how someone who appeared "successful" on…

When people don’t understand the depths of hell the brain can take someone to, I am relieved for them. And I am also grateful for the journey I’ve been on—I would never have understood how someone who appeared “successful” on paper could consider taking their own life and think they didn’t matter unless I had lived it.

When I developed intense and pervasive suicidal ideation, I was on top of the …

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Conditions and diseases

How a friend’s kindness saved me from my darkest hour

Ronald F. Levant, EdD

September 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024

An excerpt from The Problem with Men. Gary could tell something was wrong the moment he saw me. "Come in, friend,” he said, his voice gentle. He guided me into the kitchen, a cozy, older space similar to the one…

An excerpt from The Problem with Men.

Gary could tell something was wrong the moment he saw me. “Come in, friend,” he said, his voice gentle. He guided me into the kitchen, a cozy, older space similar to the one in my apartment across the street, but his was painted a cheerful light yellow. After rummaging through a cabinet, he returned with a joint and lit it without hesitation.

“Here,” he …

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Physician Suicide Awareness Day: a call to action against the silent epidemic

Brian Sayers, MD

September 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024

Physician Suicide Awareness Day comes and goes each September, bringing with it the sad and perplexing realization that physicians usually top the lists of professionals most likely to take their own lives—something often described as the “silent epidemic.” I sample recent literature on the topic each year, each time noting how varied and complex the statistics and issues surrounding it are. Over the years, there have been physician suicides in …

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The clean slate approach: Transform your day with this simple mindset shift

Stephanie Wellington, MD

September 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024

Do you begin each day with a clean slate? What if you could? How different would the new day be if you weren't picking up where you left off—with the stuck energy, the stale energy, the energy of being drained…

Do you begin each day with a clean slate? What if you could?

How different would the new day be if you weren’t picking up where you left off—with the stuck energy, the stale energy, the energy of being drained at the end of the shift, at the end of the day?

What if, as we walked out of the hospital, office, or clinic, that energy was left behind, and instead, we …

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What Blue Zones can teach us about health [PODCAST]

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September 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024

Join us for a conversation with Michelle Tollefson, a physician specializing in lifestyle medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology. Michelle shares her transformative experiences visiting Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's Blue Zones where people live longer, healthier lives. We'll…

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Join us for a conversation with Michelle Tollefson, a physician specializing in lifestyle medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology. Michelle shares her transformative experiences visiting Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s Blue Zones where people live longer, healthier lives. We’ll explore how these communities’ habits align with the principles of lifestyle …

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The truth about entrepreneurship: What no one tells you about business success

Shakeel Ahmed, MD

September 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024

"Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment." — William Shakespeare. In the dynamic world of business, the landscape is littered with tales of success and failure. However, a recurring narrative…

“Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.”
— William Shakespeare.

In the dynamic world of business, the landscape is littered with tales of success and failure. However, a recurring narrative that I see repeated over and over and that ensnares many novice entrepreneurs is the misleading promise that “you can strike it rich or be successful with all ventures.” This piece of …

Medical education

How medical students can contribute to neurosurgery research: tips for getting started

Mustafa Farooq

September 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024

Neurosurgery is a rapidly evolving field, with continuous advancements in technologies and techniques. For aspiring neurosurgeons, involvement in research is key to enhancing residency applications and contributing to the field's progress. Here are some practical tips for students aiming to…

Neurosurgery is a rapidly evolving field, with continuous advancements in technologies and techniques. For aspiring neurosurgeons, involvement in research is key to enhancing residency applications and contributing to the field’s progress. Here are some practical tips for students aiming to contribute to neurosurgery research:

1. Find a mentor who matches your research interests. Identifying the right mentor is key to starting your research journey. Look for faculty members who are active …

Conditions and diseases

A future male OB/GYN’s commitment to patient comfort

Daniel Chen

September 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024

The modern IUD has been an option for women for 60 years now. CDC just updated its 2016 guideline that advises physicians to discuss pain management options. This comes after continued viral TikTok patient stories about IUD insertion pain have…

The modern IUD has been an option for women for 60 years now.

CDC just updated its 2016 guideline that advises physicians to discuss pain management options. This comes after continued viral TikTok patient stories about IUD insertion pain have garnered increasing attention from the medical community.

For perspective: According to OB/GYN’s Kristyn Brandi and Aliye Runyan, MD, their patients describe the insertion procedure as sometimes feeling like …

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How a pediatrician fights vaccine misinformation in a small town

Dr. Ahmet Alptuğ Güngör

September 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024

When I took the final exam after years of pediatric training, hearing my professors say, "You are now qualified and equipped to manage a pediatric clinic; congratulations" was a deeply touching moment for me. I felt fortunate to experience the…

When I took the final exam after years of pediatric training, hearing my professors say, “You are now qualified and equipped to manage a pediatric clinic; congratulations” was a deeply touching moment for me. I felt fortunate to experience the profound satisfaction of seeing my efforts to help children recognized and appreciated. With eager anticipation, I awaited the assignment to the place where I would begin my journey as a …

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How women in medicine are shaping the future of medicine [PODCAST]

American College of Physicians & The Podcast by KevinMD

September 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024

In this episode, we celebrate Women in Medicine Month with guest Janet A. Jokela, an internal medicine and infectious disease physician. We dive into the experiences and challenges women have faced across generations in medicine, from pioneers like Elizabeth Blackwell…

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Health policy

America’s “sick” secret and the need for a primary care czar

Kyna Fong, PhD

September 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024

America has a systemic and pernicious problem: health care without primary care. Just a century ago, primary care physicians were the trusted cornerstone of the U.S. health care system, providing the first point of entry into health care, addressing most ailments, and managing patients across a lifespan. This primary care “first” system has gradually eroded over the ensuing decades, and unfortunately, many citizens have fallen victim to a modern culture …

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Systemic collusion: How big business and government herd physicians into traditional employment

Tod Stillson, MD

September 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024

As a physician, I spent years training to care for patients, only to realize by the time I completed my education that I wasn't truly in control of my career. Like so many of us, I had been funneled into…

As a physician, I spent years training to care for patients, only to realize by the time I completed my education that I wasn’t truly in control of my career. Like so many of us, I had been funneled into a rigid system that pushes physicians toward employment with large health care systems rather than allowing for independent practice or entrepreneurial ventures. It felt like I had been herded—herded by …

Medical education

Nurse practitioner reveals startling flaws in APRN education: Is patient safety at risk?

Joseph Lanctot, FNP-C

September 15, 2024Sep 15, 202410

Recently, Bloomberg published an article titled "The Miseducation of America's Nurse Practitioners" by Caleb Melby, Polly Mosendz, and Noah Buhayar, which brings to the public's attention the dismal state of education for APRNs. I would like to share my own…

Recently, Bloomberg published an article titled “The Miseducation of America’s Nurse Practitioners” by Caleb Melby, Polly Mosendz, and Noah Buhayar, which brings to the public’s attention the dismal state of education for APRNs. I would like to share my own story and that of several other APRNs who attended my APRN program. This story will demonstrate many of the disturbing facts about the educational system designed to train APRNs.

I …

Health technology

How AI could widen health disparities without stronger policies

Fadi D. Masoud & Sami Alahmadi

September 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024

In the realm of health care, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of transformative potential. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, AI promises to streamline diagnostic processes, enhance treatment precision, and revolutionize patient care. Yet, it's…

AI development is ultimately influenced by the datasets it’s trained on, making it vulnerable to biases present in that …

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How delayed gratification in medical school can make or break your career [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

September 14, 2024Sep 14, 2024

We sit down with Ben Reinking, a board-certified pediatric cardiologist, medical educator, and certified physician development coach, to explore the challenges and rewards of medical training. We dive into themes of delayed gratification, maintaining work-life balance, and how medical students…

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The little boy who taught me the power of education in the Guatemalan highlands

Oscar A. Leyva, MD

September 14, 2024Sep 14, 2024

Walking through the narrow alleyways and past artisanal businesses in the Lake Atitlán region of the Guatemalan highlands, a swarm of children followed us as if we were a parade or a moving tourist attraction. As a global fellow through the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute (FSI), I served as an interpreter and interviewer in this underserved region with extreme poverty a few …

Drugs and prescribing

Doctors beware: the hidden legal risks of following CME guidelines

L. Joseph Parker, MD

September 14, 2024Sep 14, 20242

I have a problem with some of the continuing medical education courses offered by large health care institutions, even those like Harvard and Mayo, which have outstanding reputations for evidence-based medicine. That’s because what they teach, although scientifically sound and in line with the Department of Health and Human Services and CDC recommendations, can get you prosecuted and convicted by the DEA. If you get targeted for practicing the way …

Health policy

How South Carolina’s eye care laws are blocking telemedicine innovation

Daryl James & Joshua Windham, JD

September 14, 2024Sep 14, 2024

People learned during the COVID pandemic that getting limited care online via telemedicine can be a great way to expand access, especially in rural areas. But Visibly, founded in 2014, was ahead of the curve. The Chicago-based company invented technology…

The Chicago-based company invented technology that lets people renew eyeglass prescriptions from home or anywhere with an internet connection. No appointment is necessary, no driving, and no waiting in a lobby. Licensed ophthalmologists review results and …

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