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A physician ’ s journey through propaganda and misinformation [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for a fascinating podcast episode as we explore the dangerous consequences of propaganda and misinformation within the context of the opioid epidemic. Our guest, Jay K. Joshi, a family physician and author of Burden of Pain: A Physician’s Journey through the Opioid Read more… A physician’s journey through propaganda and misinformation [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Pain Management Source Type: blogs

The alarming epidemic of physician burnout and how we can combat it
Physician burnout is not a new issue, but it has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. According to the Medscape’s 2023 survey, 53 percent of physicians say they are burned out, compared to 42 percent in 2018. Burnout among doctors can have disastrous consequences for individuals and society at large. Burnout can lead to reduced Read more… The alarming epidemic of physician burnout and how we can combat it originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Unmasking the truth: the shocking reality of the opioid epidemic and who ’ s really to blame
An excerpt from Burden of Pain: A Physician’s Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Glide your hand over a piece of velvet and you notice the smoothness. You feel its aggregated smoothness, not the individualized roughness of each fiber. Each fleeting fiber, a prick of truth, is nullified, synthesized, and then magnified into the silky fluency Read more… Unmasking the truth: the shocking reality of the opioid epidemic and who’s really to blame originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Pain Management Source Type: blogs

Amid an Epidemic of Loneliness, Nonprofits Are Helping Keep Veterans Connected
Many nonprofit organizations in the United States seek to support veterans and foster social connection. The connections and sense of community these programs are building can help to combat the loneliness epidemic that is affecting veterans and non-veterans alike. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - June 5, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Laura Werber Source Type: blogs

The hidden factor in physician burnout: How the climate crisis is contributing to the erosion of well-being
Anyone who practiced medicine in the past decade will be well acquainted with the myriad discussions about epidemic of burnout and the eroding of well-being among health care providers that has accelerated with the pandemic. With 63 percent of physicians having at least one symptom of burnout and professional fulfillment dropping from 40 to 20 Read more… The hidden factor in physician burnout: How the climate crisis is contributing to the erosion of well-being originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

The Power of Connection: Why Building Relationships Is the Key to Personal and Professional Success
Establishing deep meaningful genuine relationships with others is a vital aspect of personal and professional success. Numerous studies have found that social connections are essential for our overall well-being, both physical and mental. Despite this, people often tend to overlook its importance in their lives. There’s plenty of reasons behind it. Firstly, the hectic nature of modern-day life may involve long working hours and various other responsibilities. Consequently, people fail to allocate adequate time to nurture their relationships with others.  Secondly, we’ve got spoiled by the simplicity of conne...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ilya Rouss Tags: career communication confidence creativity featured internet culture philosophy productivity tips self-improvement success connection Source Type: blogs

It ’s time to replace the 0 to 10 pain intensity scale with a better measure
Adapted from The Right to Pain Relief and Other Deep Roots of the Opioid Epidemic. Published by Oxford University Press in January 2023. The 0-to-10 pain intensity scale that has become a familiar feature of clinical care had its origin in experimental psychophysics studies that investigated the relationship between noxious stimulus intensity and pain experience. Read more… It’s time to replace the 0 to 10 pain intensity scale with a better measure originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Pain Management Source Type: blogs

Nutrition: Major Government Fail?
Chris EdwardsAmericans are getting used to failures by government experts. Government economists have a  dismal forecasting record. Government actions and advice during the pandemic were often misguided. And dozens of former government intelligence experts got the Hunter Biden laptop storywrong.A less recognized but also important failure may be in nutrition. Federal experts appear to have issued faulty advice for decades, even as American obesityexploded from 15 percent in the 1970s to 42 percent today. Federal guidance on nutrition has a  large influence on health practice across society. Some researchers argue that Am...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - April 26, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Chris Edwards Source Type: blogs

Rural America ’ s health care crisis: Unmasking the physician shortage epidemic
Data published in 2021 by the Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that the U.S. could experience a shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by 2033. Rural America is struggling, as the majority of graduate training facilities are disproportionately located in metropolitan areas. This geographic imbalance directs doctors and residents away from already underserved and Read more… Rural America’s health care crisis: Unmasking the physician shortage epidemic originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

The invisible epidemic: How physician burnout is affecting the medical community
Physicians dedicate their lives to the well-being of their patients, often neglecting their mental health in the process. The demanding nature of their profession, coupled with long hours, emotional exhaustion, and immense responsibility, can result in physician burnout, depression, anxiety, and even suicide. In this article, we will discuss the importance of mental health and Read more… The invisible epidemic: How physician burnout is affecting the medical community originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Obesity is crippling the US, but there are solutions
By STEPHANIE TILENIUS Well over a third of Americans are obese — and the percentage keeps growing at a staggering rate. Over the last twenty years, obesity prevalence grew from 30% to 42% of the US population and rates of severe obesity nearly doubled. If we don’t make serious changes to our healthcare system, it’s scary to think where we’re headed in a few short years. The fact is, obesity is far from a cosmetic condition. It can be a devastating disease and was classified as such by the American Medical Association in 2013. Obesity is the leading risk factor for deadly diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart d...
Source: The Health Care Blog - April 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy GLP-1 Obesity Stephanie Tilenius vida health Source Type: blogs

Farm Bill 2023 and Obesity
This study found U.S. farm policies “have generally small and mixed effects on farm commodity prices, which in turn have even smaller and still mixed effects on the relative prices of more‐ and less‐​fattening foods.”Farm subsidy/ ​nutrition issues are hotly debated, and I have not done a detailed research review. If Congress withdrew subsidies from corn, wheat, soybeans, and rice, would U.S. farming shift toward healthier fruits and vegetables? Are the subsidized crops and related oils a cause of obesity, and has the go vernment given Americans bad nutrition advice about these products for decades, asNina T...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - April 6, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Chris Edwards Source Type: blogs

Murderous capitalism
This essay by Hunter is mostly a summary of a Washington Post story but I ' m sending you there because of the WaPo paywall. It ' s rather long-winded and repetitive -- you ' ll pretty much get the idea before you read to the end.  To put it in a coconut shell, the first main point is that the only purpose of AR-15 rifles and knockoffs thereof is to kill humans. They are military rifles that can get off a lot of not particularly well-aimed shots quickly and that cause horrendous tissue damage. They are not useful for hunting or target shooting or any other conceivable " sport. " They are military weapons designed to k...
Source: Stayin' Alive - March 28, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs

The real cause of America ’ s opioid crisis: Doctors are not to blame
We’ve all heard about America’s so-called “opioid epidemic.” Nearly 100,000 people died in 2021 of causes that included overdose by one or more narcotic drugs and often alcohol. We also hear assertions from anti-opioid advocates that this epidemic was caused by doctors “over-prescribing” opioid pain relievers to their patients. These assertions are fundamentally wrong on Read more… The real cause of America’s opioid crisis: Doctors are not to blame originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Meds Pain Management Source Type: blogs

Unlocking the secret to successful weight loss: Curiosity is the key
The obesity epidemic is reaching an all-time high. It’s no surprise why – the fitness industry pushing expensive diets and intense workouts, combined with limited access to affordable health care options, makes it difficult for people to maintain health in our society today. And what’s even more concerning? More than 72 percent of Americans are Read more… Unlocking the secret to successful weight loss: Curiosity is the key originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Obesity Source Type: blogs