A tweet on “X” (formerly known as “Twitter”), dated Jan. 2, 2024, and attributed to Elon Musk stated: “… heavy use of C-sections allows for a larger brain, as brain size has historically been limited by birth canal d…
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Why doctors must fight health misinformation on social media
A tweet on “X” (formerly known as “Twitter”), dated Jan. 2, 2024, and attributed to Elon Musk stated: “… heavy use of C-sections allows for a larger brain, as brain size has historically been limited by birth canal d…
How social media shaming is hurting future doctors [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with anesthesiologist Jonathan Cohen to explore the impact of social media on the medical learning environment. Recent posts by senior physicians have sparked …
I was trolled by another physician on social media. I am happy I did not respond.
I enjoy using social media (SoMe). These social communications-based, user-generated platforms part of Web 2.0 can be a great way to eat up time while scrolling mindlessly through funny posts, “how-to” cooking videos, or find breaking news …
Social media: Striking a balance for physicians and parents
We live in an always-on, information-overloaded, highlight-reel, echo-chamber world. Medical practices are increasingly relying on mobile applications and social media for communication, service promotion, and education. How can we balance social media…
Social media’s impact on mental health [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we explore the profound impact of social media on mental health, particularly among young people, with our guest, Mohammed Umer Waris. As a family medicine resident, Mohammed bri…
Why building your social media following is critical to your practice’s success
Scrolling through social media, you might come to believe that it’s only for models, foodies, and cute dogs. While these types of accounts are certainly popular, the truth of the matter is that social media is a powerful tool you can use to prope…
Surgeon General’s warning: the dark side of social media on children’s mental health
It’s disheartening to see the escalated trend of mental health challenges in children and teens, an issue that’s becoming more and more prevalent. Daily, we encounter tales of parents grappling with their children’s emotional struggle…
Physician burnout: the impact of social media on mental health and the urgent need for change
Burnout is an increasingly common phenomenon affecting approximately 63 percent of physicians. The etiology is multifactorial, with excessive workloads leading to sleep deprivation and curtailed self-care. Social media is a significant contributor to b…
From penicillin to digital health: the impact of social media on medicine
In a growing social media world population, one cannot ignore the technological invasion of the medical world. From the discovery of penicillin to electronic medical records and the digital health revolution, real medical revolutions are not too many. …
