Category: Conditions

New standards for anesthesia in out-of-hospital Cesarean sections

Unless planning to issue an update on practice guidelines for obstetric anesthesia, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), along with its subspecialty organization, the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP), should formulat…

A simple, quick activity to build community within your health care team

I’ve been using experiential activities from improvisation as a modality for teaching communication-related skills for about two decades. Because they are based on a “YES AND” philosophy, which requires everyone’s participation,…

Real-time cancer detection and the future of oncology

An excerpt from Race for a Remedy: The Science and Scientists Behind the Next Life-Saving Cancer Medicine. I like to compare diabetes and cancer. Both are chronic illnesses with a trend of increasing new cases globally over the past decades, and both a…

From marathons to moderation: Rethinking endurance exercise

When it comes to exercise, it is possible to get too much of a good thing. Regular participation in appropriate mild to moderate exercise is one of the most important habits for optimal health. The kind of detrimental excess endurance exercise I’…

Cinnamon versus brain cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and insomnia

I’ve always adored cinnamon. Its aroma warms the cockles of my heart, and its flavor makes me feel as if I’m wrapped up in an old fairy tale. However, I was floored when I reviewed some of the latest research regarding the effects of cinnam…

Why my 5-year-old is helping with my PhD thesis

My five-year-old daughter is helping me with my PhD thesis. I wish she didn’t have to. No, she’s not a prodigy (even if she is very clever!), and I’m not that desperate for assistance. She just happens to be a subject matter expert. M…

Transform relationships: Embrace real interactions over digital distractions

As a health care writer and subject matter expert in public health policy for the treatment of chronic pain and opioid addiction, I spend a lot of time online reading or writing. Nearing the age of 80, I have time for such occupations. In that context,…

President Biden’s debate performance: episode or condition?

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said that it is valid for people to ask whether Joe Biden’s June 27, 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump, which was weak at best and incoherent at worst, was just “an episode” or p…

How to ensure you receive a proper Alzheimer’s screening [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an insightful discussion with Carol Steinberg, a journalist and patient advocate, as we explore the critical issues surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and c…

Battling aplastic anemia: my journey with ATGAM equine therapy

This paper is written from the author’s perspective after receiving ATGAM equine immunotherapy for the treatment of aplastic anemia. This journey began in 2017 with the diagnosis of T-cell lymphocytic leukemia without having achieved remission. T…