What if the cost of being a “good doctor” didn’t have to be your well-being? For many physicians—especially those drawn to lifestyle medicine and whole-person care—this question feels quietly radical. We’ve been conditioned to g…
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How I escaped the toxic grip of social media
Social media is an incredible tool for staying connected with loved ones and the world. But sometimes, I wonder, are we truly connected? Or is this connection merely an illusion? I was addicted to social media. I believe this addiction began in 2012, d…
How AI and genetics are revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis and treatment [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, “The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care.” Muhamad explores how th…
Doctors don’t need yoga, they need time to smoke
Walking through the expo floor at yet another health care technology conference, I couldn’t help but feel like I was in some weird mix between a tech convention and a futuristic farmers’ market. Stalls displayed shiny new AI technologies th…
The emotional weight of witnessing a patient’s final moments
The first time I witnessed someone die in front of me will stay with me for a long time. I was only eighteen, early in my EMT experience, and transporting a patient home from the hospital while my colleague drove the ambulance. The patient was an eight…
How AI can eliminate bias and inefficiency in health care billing [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician executive Tim Wetherill discusses his article, “Why AI is the perfect neutral arbiter for health care claims.” Tim explores how deeply embedded incen…
How early CKD diagnosis can save lives: a transplant survivor’s journey
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) often develops unnoticed, gradually impairing kidney function. Approximately 950 million people worldwide are affected by CKD, and it is now the 9th leading cause of death, projected to become the 5th leading cause in the n…
Having a female doctor is better for your health, but not for hers
Disclaimer: I respect and appreciate my male colleagues. No hard feelings, gents, but bear with me as I get real in this article. Let’s break it down with some sexy stats. Several studies, including from Annals of Internal Medicine, The Journal o…
Finding your medical specialty: Embracing uncertainty in clinical rotations
We have all been asked the infamous question as medical students: “What kind of doctor do you want to be, or what specialty do you want to specialize in?” If you have already made up your mind, answering this question can be exciting; if no…
Disability insurance done right: the financial lifeline every physician needs
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We have a special sponsored episode from Set for Life Insurance. Joining us today is Jamie Fleischner. She is the founder and president of Set for Life Insurance. With ove…
