In the fall of 2005, an invisible threat swept across the digital computer game World of Warcraft, spreading panic, overwhelming entire cities, and leaving countless players scrambling for answers. It wasn’t a new raid boss or a cunning video gam…
Category: KevinMD
Why physicians must uphold their oath in challenging times [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, discusses her article, “Doctors, grounded in our oath, must act now more than ever,” reflecting on the physic…
What’s going on with left-sided breast cancer: a curious phenomenon
In clinical research, chart review is nearly as familiar as daily functions like walking or breathing. My days are full of identifying missing variables, finding them in the electronic medical records, then documenting them in my meticulously organized…
The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care
The field of psychiatry is in greater demand than ever in the 21st century. As our lifestyles evolve and the global economy becomes increasingly knowledge-based, psychiatry plays a crucial role in enhancing and optimizing cognitive and emotional functi…
Maternal ambivalence: the side of motherhood no one talks about
An excerpt from Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Motherhood. What is maternal ambivalence? Motherhood is a messy, loving process, filled with complicated and conflicting feelings that, though it’s hard to admit to, …
Combating cognitive dissonance in medicine
The definition of cognitive dissonance is a feeling of mental discomfort when one holds contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values. As physicians navigate the complex waters of medical practice, the core philosophy of patient-centered care often clash…
How innovation can reduce disparities in cancer care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician executive Shamar Young discusses his article, “Geographic disparities in advanced cancer care: a call for innovation,” highlighting the uneven access…
The truth about FEMA: a lifeline in disaster response
We heard of Hurricane Irma only a handful of days before it smacked straight through 5th Avenue in my hometown. The predicted storm paths sent the hurricane sweeping through Miami—across the coast. When the storm path shifted, it was almost too late fo…
Learning the language of medicine: from student to fluent physician
Medicine is a language. Medicine is many things: an art, a science, a vocation, and a calling. A good way to make a difference, a hard way to make a living. But medicine is also a language. We learn it the way we learn any language: from the ground up….
New dietary guidelines should prioritize plants and healthy beverages
As both a physician and a certified culinary medicine specialist, I know firsthand how a nutritious diet can prevent and treat diet-related diseases. Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions are becoming increasingly more co…
