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Ensuring accurate blood pressure measurement [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We talk with Jordana Cohen, an internal medicine physician, about the importance of accurate blood pressure measurement. With the rise of telehealth and at-home monitoring, ensuring reliabl…

Youth vs. experience: Who wins in medicine?

Harvard researchers who recently wrote an essay analyzed data from Medicare to draw conclusions about hospitalists and surgeons who treat hospital in-patients for non-elective admissions. The researchers grouped the physicians by age to determine which…

The transitional year: a must-have preliminary for GME

The debate surrounding graduate medical education (GME) revolves around whether one should dedicate themselves to their current residency or focus on future fellowship opportunities. This confusion becomes more pronounced after completing fellowship pr…

The wisdom of words: Thank God it’s Friday!

“Thank God it’s Friday.” So many of us say it often. This resonates with many, as there is even a restaurant franchise with that name that has $2.5 billion in sales. Clearly, they are tapping into something that echoes what many think (even…

When work becomes an escape for physicians [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Scott Abramson, a neurologist, as we delve into the complex interplay between work and home life for physicians. Scott shares his personal experiences and reflections on how challengin…

Transgender health risks in hormone therapy

Reportedly, there are at least 1.6 million people who identify as transgendered in the United States. Approximately one-third of them are transgendered male-to-females, referred to as “T-girls.” These individuals have a strong desire to be …

Transgender health risks in hormone therapy

Reportedly, there are at least 1.6 million people who identify as transgendered in the United States. Approximately one-third of them are transgendered male-to-females, referred to as “T-girls.” These individuals have a strong desire to be …

A comic reveals the terrifying truth about fentanyl

The fentanyl crisis represents a grave and lethal epidemic, marked by the illicit consumption of powerful synthetic opioids, resulting in a staggering increase in fatal overdose cases. Physician Emily Watters offers her unique insights on this critical…

A comic reveals the terrifying truth about fentanyl

The fentanyl crisis represents a grave and lethal epidemic, marked by the illicit consumption of powerful synthetic opioids, resulting in a staggering increase in fatal overdose cases. Physician Emily Watters offers her unique insights on this critical…

How AI will protect everyday Americans from overwhelming medical debt

America’s medical debt problem is out of control, with collection agencies holding around $140 billion in unpaid medical bills. Some experts think the amount of medical debt may actually reach $1 trillion and affect nearly 1 in 3 Americans. That&…