In a world increasingly dominated by technology and artificial intelligence (AI), adaptability is no longer just a desirable trait—it’s a necessity. Leon C. Megginson’s insightful quote, “It is not the strongest of the species that su…
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Mourning the silent epidemic: the physician suicide crisis and suggestions for change
I am rattled as I read the headlines. Another bright, incredible physician has ended her life. I feel numb with horror as I read the details. I want to scream, cry, and punch the wall. Wiping my tears away, I try to focus on the needs of my whining tod…
Navigating chronic diseases and menopause: healthier habits for aging
An excerpt from The Menopause Menu. Whether it’s heart disease or cognitive decline, arthritis or diabetes, getting older is linked to an increased incidence of many different chronic diseases. The menopausal journey adds an extra layer of health…
Physician strategies for asset management [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Scott Kyle and Patrick Fischer, authors of The Compound Code: An Expert Guide to Trading Stocks & Options. We’ll explore how stocks and options can be utilized to generate in…
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 ar…
A new approach shifts thought patterns to improve mood
Imagine this … You’re shown a number of words one after another: “lettuce, tomato, green, head, vegetable, cabbage, carrot, food, leaf, salad, hamburger.” Then, you’re shown a different set of words: “thread, needle, shot,…
Insurance struggles in pediatric headache care
Most of the time, I enjoy my job as a pediatric nurse practitioner working with chronic headache and pain patients. I enjoy the relationships with the families, figuring out what can help manage the headaches and life issues best to allow optimal funct…
Job search sabotage: Avoid common mistakes
People can inadvertently sabotage their job search efforts in several different ways when searching for jobs. This can happen in a variety of ways. An unfocused job search results from not having a clear vision of what you are looking for or which indu…
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 n…
Podiatry and direct care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Grace Torres-Hodges, a podiatrist with a passion for physician autonomy and patient-centered care. We’ll delve into the significance of clarity in purpose and how the direct care…
