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Toxic energy: Confronting the carcinogenic risks of fossil fuels

The evidence is clear: Proximity to fossil fuel infrastructure poses a significant cancer risk to millions of Americans. Studies consistently link exposure to pollutants like benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and particulate matter from…

Uncovering hidden challenges: Women in medicine [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join Hala Sabry, an emergency physician and the founder of the Physician Moms Group. We will dive deep into the multifaceted challenges faced by women in medicine beyond t…

Can AI truly improve hospital staffing?

By now, you have probably heard of AI and tools like ChatGPT. But you still may be wondering how these tools apply to your clinical practice. Let me share an experience I recently had that completely changed how I think about AI (artificial intelligenc…

The hidden truths in medicine: What doctors may not always disclose

“The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.” – Voltaire The medical profession is rooted in trust and transparency, but there are certain realities that doctors may not readily disclose to thei…

Photography made me a better doctor [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an insightful discussion with Moksha Patel, an internal medicine physician, as we explore the fascinating parallels between clinical reasoning and photography….

Medicare’s 14-day rule is hurting cancer patients

It is no secret that we are making great strides in reducing the mortality of lung cancer. From improving screening rates which have reduced the chances of dying from lung cancer due to earlier detection, increased adoption of minimally invasive surgic…

Decoding burnout: the complex symptoms and hidden tolls in health care

Deciphering burnout can sometimes feel like interpreting the orders of your favorite attending physician. Though I don’t consider myself “old,” I started my medical career before electronic medical records, when paper charts were the …

Success reinvention: a guide for health care professionals

Success in the health care industry often demands technical expertise, a resilient mindset, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. We will delve into key lessons, focusing on how health care professionals can leverage these insights to excel …

Abused physicians: Quitting practice only hurts yourself and your patients

Quitting your practice rarely happens when you have a backup support system in place. Have you ever wondered why so many of our physician associates are permanently leaving medical practice intentionally or rapidly jumping into medical practice employm…

Traditional academia is not dying. It’s evolving.

“Tradition” comes from the Latin word tradere, meaning to “transmit” or “hand over.” In contrast, the word “academia” is derived from the Latin phrase acadēmīa (Greek: Ἀκαδημία or Akadēmía), which refers …