I’ve had a few moments in my life where time seems to stand still. I’m not talking about being in the flow of creativity or about a near-death experience. I’m referring to those times where a sudden realization makes you reconsider ho…
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Reimagining Type 2 diabetes care with nutrition for remission [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Endocrinologist William Hsu discusses his article, “Reimagining diabetes care with nutrition, not prescriptions.” William argues for a paradigm shift in treati…
How AI is revolutionizing health care through real-world data
Turning real world data into insights A lot has been said and written about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance and improve health care. And while there are still many challenges to overcome and questions to answer, one area in par…
Ambient AI: When health monitoring leaves the screen behind
A quiet revolution is taking place in health care technology. AI is shedding its screen-bound constraints and stepping into forms that blend seamlessly into our lives—rings, glasses, pendants, earbuds. These “ambient” devices collect real-t…
How kindness in disguise is holding women back in academic medicine
Sexism in the workplace is often associated with overt hostility, harassment, insults, discrimination, or intimidation. But what about the subtler, seemingly well-intentioned behaviors that can still hinder women’s advancement? Our study explores…
Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ laws
In a time when anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is proliferating across the United States, targeting everything from gender-affirming care to inclusive science education, many physicians are facing a new ethical frontier. More than ever, the duty to protect pat…
From burnout to balance: a lesson in self-care for future doctors
Last fall, more than 20,000 first-year medical students donned white coats, pushing total U.S. medical school enrollment to nearly 100,000. Yet despite this surge of new trainees, the American Association of Medical Colleges projects a shortage of up t…
How conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses her article, “Conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies.” Martha outlines how faith in governm…
Why young doctors in South Korea feel broken before they even begin
I am a first-year medical student in South Korea. I wrote this essay to share what it feels like to enter a system that demands so much and still receives so little understanding in return. I haven’t even worn a white coat yet, but I already feel…
Measles is back: Why vaccination is more vital than ever
As an infectious disease fellow years ago, I was called to the hospital in the middle of the night for a possible case of measles. I reviewed the clinical basics, as I was not quite sure what to expect, not previously having seen a case of measles. The…
