Abdel Albakri is a medical student.

How Tom Brady and Lebron James can change your patients’ health

Conditions
March 13, 2019

As medical professionals, one of the most challenging things to do is to motivate a patient to make changes in their lives. We passionately want the best for our patients, and it is sometimes so difficult for us to be able to connect with and inspire them to take the next step on a path to disease prevention and longevity. The solution? Enter Lebron James and Tom Brady.

It is no …

Read more…

How Tom Brady and Lebron James can change your patients’ health

End-of-life care talks begin at home: even for doctors

Education
February 25, 2018

Besides the usual suspects of money, religion, and politics, there is nothing more uncomfortable to discuss than the biggest reality of all: death. You would think that the medical community — a community bathed in this unfortunate reality — would be more willing to engage in vital discussions regarding the end of life. However, this is seldom the case.

During the neurology portion of our medical curriculum, a panel of lecturers …

Read more…

End-of-life care talks begin at home: even for doctors