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Understanding why people participate in clinical trials

Clinical research is a cornerstone in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Through rigorous testing and validation of new treatments, medications, and procedures, clinical research drives progress in the health care field. A notable …

The rise of the machines: Doctors need to engage with AI now

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since the mid-20th century, but in the last two years, it has gone from science fiction to science fact at an incredible pace. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have dominated headlines …

Unlocking the hidden link between trauma and chronic pain [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we delve into the often-overlooked connection between trauma and chronic pain. Our guest, Cindy Perlin, a social worker, sheds light on how unresolved trauma co…

How quality sleep can be your secret weapon for effective weight loss

Imagine snuggling up in bed and drifting off into dreamland after a long day. Did you know that those precious hours of sleep could be more than just time for rest? Let’s explore the interesting connection between sleep and weight loss and why ge…

The collapse of rural health care: Why small-town hospitals are closing

Half a dozen brick steps from the side road led directly to the emergency room (ER). The hospital building resembled a thin strip of warehouse in the middle of a remote small town. A couple of ill patients occupied the beds in the tiny ER. A room beyon…

Getting caught in the crossfire of the hearing aid wars

My hearing precipitously declined four years ago. As a patient and practicing physician, I became dependent upon hearing aids. Thus, I was introduced to the off-putting business of hearing aids in America. The American hearing aid market is estimated t…

Migrant health in crisis: How we can lead the way in inclusive care

“I’m sorry, but we’re unable to accept this patient into the program right now due to a shortage of Spanish-speaking workers.” I have lost count of the number of times I’ve had to say this statement to the various referral…

Fighting nurse burnout: insights and solutions [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We delve into the critical issue of burnout in nursing with Andrea Coyle, a nurse practitioner. We explore the distinct symptoms of burnout, how they manifest differently …

How mislabeling patients affects health care outcomes

When we call out to deem a patient difficult regarding access-airway-anesthesia, we do not consider the procedure, provider, proceduralist, place, phase, payer, or player as difficult. Does this mean that only patient conditions make it difficult, with…

How the time-honored tradition of a baseball catch became a “test” for a brain injury

I find myself becoming more passionate with age, swept into a sea of emotions during certain movie scenes, and even crying during my favorite rock songs as the lyrics and melody crescendo and become one. The brain’s ability to adapt and change ov…