I can’t believe it is the last quarter of 2023 already. As the end of the year approaches, many doctors are busy with patients trying to get in for procedures as deductibles get met. It’s also a crucial time to consider what’s going t…
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The Kumbh Mela festival in India and the social psychological implications of crowds
An excerpt from The Bonds We Share: Images of Humanity, 40 Years Around the Globe. Once every 12 years, an amazing event occurs at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in northern India. In four specific holy cities, during the lunar month of…
A doctor’s genuine approach to medication-assisted therapy patients
This past week, I was speaking with a patient; let’s call her Marcy, during her regular appointment. “You’re just not like other doctors,” she said. “How is that?” I asked. This seems like a good place to discuss the…
Balancing medical guidelines and personalized care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician, as we explore the fascinating interplay between evidence-based medicine and the invaluable insights gained from individual patient s…
Diabetes and liver disease: urgent screening needs highlighted by personal tragedy
The American Diabetes Association recently released screening guidelines for liver disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Notably, 70 percent of people with type 2 diabetes have liver disease, and the most common form is non-alcoholic fatty liver…
Medical gaslighting: a growing challenge in today’s medical landscape
Chances are, you or someone you know has fallen victim to medical gaslighting at some point, especially as we see an increase in this unfortunate practice in today’s modern health care system. Maybe you have experienced medical gaslighting withou…
Zurzuvae: a beacon of hope for postpartum depression or a superficial solution?
The FDA approval of Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication, has offered new hope to mothers who have exhausted all other treatment options to cope with their postpartum depression. This is a milestone in recognizing the maternal mental health…
How micro-corporations transform medical careers [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Tod Stillson, a family physician, as he uncovers the transformative concept of professional micro-corporations and how they’re reshaping the way doctors navigate their careers. S…
Regulating social media’s effects on mental health
There can be no denying that, since its mass-scale introduction, social media has encompassed more and more of our lives, particularly in the lives of young people. As of 2022, among teens ages 13 to 17 years old, 95 percent report using social media, …
“System-ness”: the key to successful health care transformation
Value-based health care, the holy grail of American medicine, has three parts: excellent clinical quality, convenient access, and affordability for all. And as with the holy grail of medieval legend, the quest for value-based care has been filled with …
