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Is emergency medicine your calling? PODCAST
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Yang Wang, an emergency physician. Explore the unique challenges and rewards of emergency medicine, the evolving landscape of the field, and the qualities that make someone an ideal fit for this demanding profession. Discover insights into maintaining passion and purpose in a career Read more… Is emergency medicine your calling? [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Emergency Medicine Source Type: blogs

AI is living up to its promise as a tool for radiology
For the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been proving itself as an effective tool in breast cancer screening. An ever-growing list of research studies has shown that using AI in mammography can safely and efficiently reduce patient wait times while reducing the pressure on in-demand radiologists. This is significant, as early detection greatly Read more… AI is living up to its promise as a tool for radiology originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Radiology Source Type: blogs

Applying the differential diagnosis method to investing
For those of us in the field of medicine, the differential diagnosis method is second nature. It involves considering a list of potential causes (differential diagnoses) for a patient’s symptoms and systematically narrowing down the possibilities through evaluation, testing, and clinical judgment. This method helps us arrive at the most likely diagnosis and, subsequently, the Read more… Applying the differential diagnosis method to investing originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Finance Practice Management Source Type: blogs

Surgical procedures for inpatients: Addressing socioeconomic urgencies
Inpatients require surgical procedures, raising the question of whether these procedures should be scheduled as elective or emergent. Traditionally, surgeries were deemed emergencies solely when there were physical, psychological, or rarely, spiritual imperatives, necessitating immediate action to avert irrevocable harm to patients’ bodies, minds, and souls. Now, the debate centers on whether surgical procedures can Read more… Surgical procedures for inpatients: Addressing socioeconomic urgencies originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs

Balancing motherhood and medicine PODCAST
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Eleanor Menzin, a pediatrician, to explore the intricate dance of motherhood and medicine. In this heartfelt discussion, we delve into her personal journey, navigating the dual roles of a working parent and health care professional. From code-switching between worlds to the challenges of Read more… Balancing motherhood and medicine [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Pediatrics Source Type: blogs

Samuel Shem on 50 years of American medicine PODCAST
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Samuel Shem, a renowned novelist, playwright, activist, Rhodes Scholar, and professor in medical humanities at NYU School of Medicine. We’ll dive into his latest novel, Our Hospital, which marks the culmination of The Healing Quartet, spanning fifty years of American medicine. Samuel Shem is Read more… Samuel Shem on 50 years of American medicine [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors:
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Anjani Mahabashya, a physician advisor, as she shares her remarkable journey from hospitalist to her current role. Discover how hope, networking, and empathy played pivotal roles in her transformation. Explore the power of compassionate leadership in times of adversity and gain valuable insights Read more… How compassionate leadership saved this physician [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Practice Management Source Type: blogs

Ethical considerations in medicine: unity and open discourse
Navigating the complexities of medical ethics in our modern world can present significant challenges. It’s worth considering a deeper examination of this issue. In the year 2023, the global landscape is rapidly evolving across various spheres. As a former pediatric resident physician in New York City, I had the opportunity to witness an extraordinary range Read more… Ethical considerations in medicine: unity and open discourse originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Pediatrics Source Type: blogs

Man ’ s search for meaning is spiritual, and relevant to medicine
Viktor Frankl’s Holocaust memoir, Man’s Search for Meaning, is an extraordinary essay on resilience and spirituality, a reminder that human life, under any circumstances, never ceases to have meaning. At the risk of mentioning Bob Dylan in the same sentence as Viktor Frankl, it was Dylan who said: “When you ain’t got nothing, you got Read more… Man’s search for meaning is spiritual, and relevant to medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Physician mental health: a guide for BIPOC physicians
In the world of medicine, the challenges faced by BIPOC physicians are multifaceted. Not only do they contend with the rigor and demands of the profession, but they also navigate unique societal pressures and systemic inequalities. Prioritizing mental health, fostering a strong sense of purpose, and nurturing empowerment become essential tools for maintaining well-being. In Read more… Physician mental health: a guide for BIPOC physicians originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

From academic medicine to private practice PODCAST
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Carmen Fong, a colorectal surgeon, as she shares her journey through the world of medicine. Carmen’s experiences highlight the challenges women face in academic medicine, from gender disparities to work-life balance. We delve into her decision to transition to private practice, explore the Read more… From academic medicine to private practice [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Surgery Source Type: blogs

Arrogance and lack of business education in medicine
Dr. Osler was a physician who believed that dignified opinions in the medical profession created a destructive potential for the facts and truth about medical knowledge. The wisdom of his belief has traveled far beyond his time. In fact, his view of arrogant opinions has been dominating the medical profession far worse than one could Read more… Arrogance and lack of business education in medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Practice Management Source Type: blogs

Challenges of prolonging hospital stays
In a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine, a rheumatologist at a teaching hospital lamented about “hospital problems,” a phenomenon where patients are not allowed to stay in the hospital when they no longer have a medical necessity for hospital care, even though the physician may want to keep the patient longer Read more… Challenges of prolonging hospital stays originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs

A chance encounter in Chicago: lessons in compassionate medicine
It was a frigid January night in Chicago. My whole body felt cold as flurries of snow landed on my clothes, prompting me to quickly enter the restaurant to find my friend. The dinner began to unfold how I had imagined. My friend, a fellow medical student, and I eagerly chatted about our life updates. Read more… A chance encounter in Chicago: lessons in compassionate medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Education Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs

The complexities of healing and faith
As a physician, there are moments during the day when you must deliver a disheartening diagnosis to your patient: pancreatic cancer, ALS, leukemia, and unfortunately, the list goes on. The patient must face the harsh realities that are now placed before him/her. Those realities, at times, leave him with a very small window of hope Read more… The complexities of healing and faith originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs