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Anesthesiologist Maire Daugharty, who expanded her expertise by earning a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, discusses her article “Why ADHD isn’t just a childhood disorder and what that means for …
Why ADHD in adults is often missed—and why it matters [PODCAST]
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Physician Scott Abramson discusses his article “How doctors’ words can make or break patient care.” Scott shares two compelling scenarios illustrating the profound impact of a physician’s communication. He recounts a family …
Why what doctors say matters more than you think [PODCAST]
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Public policy analyst Julia Drydyk discusses her article “Human trafficking isn’t what you think: Why education is key to stopping it.” Julia clarifies the crucial distinction between human smuggling and human trafficking, …
Inside human trafficking: a guide to recognizing and preventing it [PODCAST]
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Endocrinologist Michael Morkos discusses his article “Mastering the art of efficient patient encounters: tips for physicians.” Michael shares practical strategies for optimizing the patient encounter to enhance both efficiency and patient satisfaction. …
Improving patient encounters: time-saving strategies for physicians [PODCAST]
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Nurse practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan discusses her article “Are you protecting your career? 5 essential questions about your NP liability insurance.” Surani discusses the critical need for nurse practitioners to secure their own …
Essential questions about nurse practitioner liability insurance [PODCAST]
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Internal medicine and pediatric physician Charles LeBaron discusses his article “How the CDC’s opioid rules created a crisis for chronic pain patients.” Charles discusses the 2016 CDC opioid guideline, initially framed as …
Reassessing the impact of CDC’s opioid guidelines on chronic pain care [PODCAST]
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Otolaryngologist Kevin C. McMains discusses his article “The hero’s journey: Understanding professional identity formation in graduate medical education.” Kevin discusses the ongoing crisis of burnout and mental health issues in medical training, …
Professional identity: a new narrative for medical education [PODCAST]
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Osteopathic medical student Scarlett Saitta discusses her article “The school cafeteria could save American medicine.” Scarlett discusses the profound connection between childhood nutrition and long-term health outcomes, drawing from her personal experiences …
How school meals can transform health [PODCAST]
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Licensed clinical psychologist and health care ethicist Jenny Shields discusses her article, “DSM-5 doesn’t name it, but moral distress is everywhere in medicine.” Jenny illuminates the pervasive issue of moral distress among …
Understanding the ethical injury of moral distress in clinicians [PODCAST]
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Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, “When rock bottom is a turning point: Why the turmoil at HHS may be a blessing in disguise.” Muhamad offers …
HHS at rock bottom: Could the current crisis be a blessing for U.S. health? [PODCAST]
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Physician and clinical researcher Chris Apfel discusses his article, “Functional precision oncology: a game changer in cancer therapy.” Chris explains that functional precision oncology takes a highly personalized approach by testing a …
How functional precision oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment [PODCAST]
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Health care attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, “What independent and locum tenens doctors need to know about fair market value.” Dennis explains why understanding fair market value (FMV) is crucial for …
Navigating fair market value as an independent or locum tenens physician [PODCAST]
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Patient advocate Tami Burdick discusses her article, “How collaboration saved my life from a rare disease doctors couldn’t diagnose.” Tami shares her personal and arduous journey with granulomatous mastitis (GM), a rare …
How collaboration across medical disciplines and patient advocacy cured a rare disease [PODCAST]
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Patient advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, “What Avarie’s death in Rome teaches us about the gaps in food allergy education.” Lianne reflects on the tragic death of Avarie, a young American …
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Endocrinologist William Hsu discusses his article, “Reimagining diabetes care with nutrition, not prescriptions.” William argues for a paradigm shift in treating Type 2 diabetes, moving away from a primary reliance on medications …
Reimagining Type 2 diabetes care with nutrition for remission [PODCAST]
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Health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses her article, “Conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies.” Martha outlines how faith in government health bodies like the FDA and CDC has plummeted …
How conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies [PODCAST]
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Shane Tenny discusses his article, “Navigating your 457 plan: key steps for physicians changing jobs.” He provides crucial advice for physicians, particularly those with non-governmental 457(b) plans, on how to manage these …
Physician job change: Navigating your 457 plan and avoiding tax traps [PODCAST]
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Urologist Diana Londoño discusses her article, “From healers to influencers: How fear took over health care advice.” Diana addresses the concerning trend of physicians using fear-inducing tactics on social media, which she …
Reclaiming trust in online health advice [PODCAST]
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Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, “What if we stopped sacrificing ourselves to practice medicine?” She explores the pervasive culture of martyrdom and self-sacrifice within the medical field that often leads to physician burnout and a deep yearning for …
Breaking the cycle of sacrifice: from medical martyrdom to purposeful healing [PODCAST]
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Physical therapist John Corsino discusses his article, “Lifelong learning: a game-changer in diagnosing dizziness.” He highlights how often the answers to complex cases, like acute dizziness, are present in the exam room but can …
Better dizziness diagnosis through skilled exams [PODCAST]
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