“I want to use the art of medicine to meet the individual needs of my patients.” These words emanated from the computer as I stared at the Zoom screen. Two large, soft brown eyes, accompanied by a toothy smile, stared straight at me, all fr…
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How technology can free up nurses for better care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We explore the evolving landscape of health care data management with nurse executive Betsy Castillo. Drawing on her decades of experience, Betsy discusses the importance …
Cannabis advertising takes a page from the tobacco playbook
Imagine seeing a commercial featuring Ryder and Marshall from the popular kids’ cartoon Paw Patrol lighting up cigarettes and enjoying a smoke together. It’s hard to fathom that happening, but in 1961 beloved cartoon characters Fred Flintst…
Overlooked problems in individuals with autism
A series of behaviors in autistic children, not well addressed by medical providers today, include self-harming, hitting, biting, mouthing, licking objects, pickiness with food, clothing textures, and touching private areas – otherwise known as “…
Why medical training is pushing residents to their breaking point [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with medical student Medha Venigalla to explore the urgent issue of resident sleep deprivation and its impact on health care. We discuss the systemic ch…
Resilience whispers: the silent triumph through a surgeon’s lens
In the silence of a rural village, where dreams were often tethered to survival, I first learned the language of resilience. Life’s trials were as persistent as the dusty winds, shaping every step of my journey from those humble beginnings to bec…
Physical exams: the life-saving tool doctors must reclaim in modern medicine
As a pain management specialist, I have often found that the course of treatment for a patient requires a careful balance of many factors before making a recommendation. But sometimes, the best course seems obvious. That was the case with Mr. Bautista …
How a physician’s COVID-19 scare revealed a hidden health condition
“Just take a deep breath.” It’s the first thing we say when we see someone upset or overwhelmed, and generally, it’s good advice. There is a wealth of evidence supporting the benefits of deep breathing, and it is not uncommon fo…
Bitcoin $100K: a game-changer for physicians’ financial freedom? [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as emergency physician and digital asset consultant Noah Kaufman dives into the evolving role of Bitcoin in investment strategies. From its early days as a specula…
Do you think the needle is moving in health care?
I’ve heard this question asked in interviews, and I’ve been asked it myself. Over the past year and a half, I’ve become involved with several organizations that are working hard and taking positive action in this regard. I’m a p…
