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The psychoanalytic hammer: lessons in listening and patient-centered care

Greg Smith, MD

Conditions

March 23, 2023

She was one of my first long-term, supervised psychotherapy cases during my second psychiatric residency year. She was young but still a year or two older than her inexperienced, wet behind the ears therapist, and I use that term very loosely. I was to see her once a week, and every other week or so, I would enter the office of my supervisor/mentor to discuss whatever progress I had failed …

From rural communities to underserved populations: How telemedicine is bridging health care gaps

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA

Physician

March 23, 2023

Telemedicine, the practice of delivering health care services remotely using technology, has become increasingly popular in recent years. The potential for reduced health care costs, improved efficiency, and greater accessibility for patients and providers alike have driven its adoption. In this article, we will investigate the economic benefits of telemedicine, examining its impact on health care expenditure, its ability to enhance patient care, and its role in mitigating the strain …

5 essential tips to help men prevent prostate cancer

Kevin Jones, MD

Conditions

March 23, 2023

1. Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Eating a healthy diet is an important way to help prevent prostate cancer. Fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage that can lead to cancer. Fruits and vegetables that are particularly beneficial for prostate cancer prevention include cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, kale, and cauliflower), tomatoes, citrus fruits, berries, apples, …

Unlock the power of physician compensation data in contract negotiations [PODCAST]

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Podcast

March 22, 2023

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In this episode, we’re joined by Kyle Claussen, a physician contract attorney. Are you a physician who’s unsure of what your salary and benefits should be? You’re not alone. In a society where compensation information is often …

From pennies to attending salaries: Why physicians should teach their kids financial literacy

Michele Cho-Dorado, MD

Finance

March 22, 2023

As physicians, we have been taught to value education. And many of us have pursued academic excellence starting from a young age. However, one aspect of education we are not taught traditionally in school: financial education. Personally, it was not until I was in my mid to late 30s that I began my journey of understanding money management and the concept of making investments.

Financial literacy is essential, and while it’s …

From solidarity to co-liberation: Understanding the journey towards ending oppression

Maiysha Clairborne, MD

Physician

March 22, 2023

Three weeks ago, I attended a diversity, equity, and inclusion conference, the Inaugural Kenniebriew Conference at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where I had the pleasure of being one of the keynote speakers. To close this conference, my wonderful colleague and fellow keynote speaker Dr. Ann-Gel Palermo gave a riveting and inspiring talk on moving from allyship to co-liberation.

What I took away from this very insightful inquiry is that …

Changing the pediatric care landscape: Integrating behavioral and mental health care

Hilary M. Bowers, MD

Conditions

March 22, 2023

One in five children and adolescents will receive a behavioral or mental health diagnosis by 18. That is more than the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer (1 in 8). According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 50 percent of pediatric office visits involve behavioral, social-emotional, or developmental concerns. Seventy percent of behavioral health medications are prescribed by primary care clinicians. However, …

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The real cause of America’s opioid crisis: Doctors are not to blame

Richard A. Lawhern, PhD

Meds

March 22, 2023

We’ve all heard about America’s so-called “opioid epidemic.” Nearly 100,000 people died in 2021 of causes that included overdose by one or more narcotic drugs and often alcohol. We also hear assertions from anti-opioid advocates that this epidemic was caused by doctors “over-prescribing” opioid pain relievers to their patients. These assertions are fundamentally wrong on fact. U.S. national health care policy and law redirections are needed to correct such distortions.

Doctors …

How medical student loan forgiveness can advance health equity [PODCAST]

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Podcast

March 21, 2023

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Join us as we welcome Katrina Gipson, an emergency medicine physician, to discuss the intersection of student loan debt and health equity. As the Supreme Court reviews the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Katrina sheds light …

The rise of generative AI in health care: Here’s what you need to know

Anil Saldanha

Tech

March 21, 2023

It has been an exciting several weeks for AI enthusiasts worldwide, particularly those in health care.

OpenAI recently released GPT-4, a major upgrade over ChatGPT. Microsoft updated Bing search engine and Office365 business applications Word, Powerpoint, and Excel will run on GPT-4. Google announced PaLM API and MakerSuite, which enables developers to experiment with Large Language Models (LLM), whereas MakerSuite allows quick prototypes.

These generative AI announcements from OpenAI, Microsoft, …

Finding peace through surrender: a personal exploration

Dympna Weil, MD

Physician

March 21, 2023

Words are everything.

They carry energy. They are the currency of our connection to each other. They are the currency through which we will share with future generations; they are how we communicate with people in generations past. And they carry weight in terms of how we speak to ourselves.

When we begin to grow in awareness of the words we are using and the language we choose, it sometimes becomes humbling …

The struggle to fill emergency medicine residency spots: Exploring the factors behind the unfilled match

Katrina Gipson, MD, MPH

Physician

March 21, 2023

Five-hundred and fifty-five. That’s the number of first-year emergency medicine (EM) residency spots that went unfilled in the Match. Before discussing the implications for nationwide residency programs, applicants, and patients, we must ask how we got here?! Emergency medicine used to be a “sexy” specialty. The TV series ER ran for 15 seasons. Emergency medicine was once a part of the infamous E-ROAD (EM, radiology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, dermatology) lifestyle specialties. …

Unlocking the secret to successful weight loss: Curiosity is the key

Franchell Hamilton, MD

Conditions

March 21, 2023

The obesity epidemic is reaching an all-time high. It’s no surprise why – the fitness industry pushing expensive diets and intense workouts, combined with limited access to affordable health care options, makes it difficult for people to maintain health in our society today. And what’s even more concerning? More than 72 percent of Americans are now overweight or obese, impacting not just us but future generations too, affecting over …

The teacher who changed my life through reading

Raymond Abbott

Conditions

March 21, 2023

It is near summer now as I write this brief narrative. This time of year, when I turn on my car radio, I sometimes hear various individuals talking about summer reading, past or present.

These programs got me thinking about Percy Holmes, or the late Percy Holmes, an English teacher I had in the tenth grade at Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

I remember Mr. Holmes as a dapper little man, …

Revaluating mental health assessments: It’s not just the patient you should consider

Tomi Mitchell, MD

Conditions

March 21, 2023

I believe that mental health care is one of the most underrated areas in health care. Mental illness is an epidemic plaguing virtually every corner of the world. While great strides have been made in identifying and treating mental disorders, particularly in wealthier countries, many people remain without adequate care for their conditions. The numbers are staggering. According to the World Health Organization 2020 report, almost 1 billion people worldwide …

Beyond the disease: the power of empathy in health care

Nana Dadzie Ghansah, MD

Physician

March 21, 2023

They are not just sick people in need of care. They are people with lives, hopes, plans, and dreams. A day before they showed up, they may have dropped a son at school, taken a daughter to soccer practice, made dinner, had lunch with friends, done their nails, or even bought a new golf club.

Of course, there is the drug addict with endocarditis, the perpetual drunk with intracranial hematoma, or even …

Rescuing primary care: the role of health administrators [PODCAST]

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Podcast

March 20, 2023

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We welcome Sara Pastoor, a family physician, and delve into the pressing issue of the primary care crisis in the U.S. health care system. With projections showing growth in the market for health administrators, we discuss how …

Breaking down barriers: How technology is improving diabetes management in underserved communities

Anonymous

Conditions

March 20, 2023

Despite advancements in health information technology (HIT), the prevalence of diabetes in the United States continues to be high and is the seventh leading cause of death. Diabetes management in underserved communities has challenges concerning health care access for high-risk groups, often resulting in debilitating health outcomes worsened by adverse socio-economic consequences. Optimal HbA1c levels, controlled for by risk reduction, are essential. If diabetics encounter barriers to health care services, …

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