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How narrative medicine empowers neurodivergent patients
It’s been said that the challenges neurodiverse people face are the ones that neurotypical people view as easy, and vice versa. It speaks to the hard-wired diversity of cognitive styles and perspectives among different individuals. Neurotypical people, who generally fit within the societal norms of cognitive functioning, might find certain tasks or social situations easier Read more… How narrative medicine empowers neurodivergent patients originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Neurology Source Type: blogs

How Barbie exposes sexism in medicine
A scene in the movie Barbie is all too familiar to female physicians. Ken asks a female physician, “Can I talk to a doctor?” and she replies, “You are talking to a doctor.” He ignores her, then requests her assistance with various menial tasks (“Can you get me a coffee … I need a clicky Read more… How Barbie exposes sexism in medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Mainstream media Source Type: blogs

From crisis to solution: Overcoming America ’ s children ’ s mental health emergency [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We dive into the urgent state of children’s mental health in America with our guest, Alex Stavros, a health care executive. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Alex sheds light on the complexities of accessing mental health treatment Read more… From crisis to solution: Overcoming America’s children’s mental health emergency [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

The ultimate guide to child dental sedation
Cavities in kids are common, and many children are unable to complete dental work without sedation. Dental anxiety must be balanced with safe and expedient dental treatment. Further information about early childhood caries can be found here. The prevalence of dental decay in children varies in different groups but is as high as 85 percent Read more… The ultimate guide to child dental sedation originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Anesthesiology Source Type: blogs

Health insurance CEOs face “ prior authorization ” : a taste of their own medicine?
A fictional monologue. You’ve reached the prior authorization denial appeal line for insurance CEOs. Case number, please. I’m sorry you’ve had to hold for over an hour, but we can’t proceed if we don’t have your case number, a copy of your business degree on file, GMAT score, three letters of recommendation, the middle name Read more… Health insurance CEOs face “prior authorization”: a taste of their own medicine? originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

The power of empathy: a tale of two prostate biopsies
I’m sitting in a windowless room in the hospital’s urology department waiting for my second prostate biopsy, feeling surprisingly calm and relaxed. It’s a surveillance biopsy. Two years ago, the first one revealed “a few scattered cancer cells” while zeroing in on what turned out to be a harmless nodule. I’d learned then that a Read more… The power of empathy: a tale of two prostate biopsies originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Urology Source Type: blogs

The power of empathy: a tale of 2 prostate biopsies
I’m sitting in a windowless room in the hospital’s urology department waiting for my second prostate biopsy, feeling surprisingly calm and relaxed. It’s a surveillance biopsy. Two years ago, the first one revealed “a few scattered cancer cells” while zeroing in on what turned out to be a harmless nodule. I’d learned then that a Read more… The power of empathy: a tale of 2 prostate biopsies originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Urology Source Type: blogs

Going beyond the usual advice for eating healthy [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join Francisco M. Torres, an interventional physiatrist. As the author of Dr. T’s Drop the Fat Diet: 12 Steps to Leaner You Forever, Dr. Torres shares invaluable findings from recent clinical studies, revealing which diets truly enhance longevity. Discover the secrets Read more… Going beyond the usual advice for eating healthy [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Obesity Source Type: blogs

Surviving my nephrectomy nightmare: the night I ’ ll never forget
My first post-op night after my nephrectomy was a mix of fantastical and almost devastating. I woke up in the PACU after my surgery, extremely confused and disoriented. I felt like I was trapped inside a video game, desperately trying to escape. Upon entering my new post-op room on a medical-surgical unit, it had that Read more… Surviving my nephrectomy nightmare: the night I’ll never forget originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Hospital-Based Medicine Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs

Doctors speak out against toxic work conditions
I’m in a global private physician Facebook group, and I learn a great deal about health care, both good and bad, from other doctors. Because it is private, doctors share a lot of personal practice issues as well as challenging cases from which we all learn. The physician who posted this message from her hospital Read more… Doctors speak out against toxic work conditions originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Large language models in health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We delve into the intersection of large language models (LLMs) and health care with David Lareau, a health care executive. Since the debut of ChatGPT, the health care sector has been abuzz with anticipation and intrigue regarding the potential applications of Read more… Large language models in health care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Health IT Source Type: blogs

Why immigrant physicians struggle to bring their aging parents to the U.S.
In the United States (U.S.), immigrating physicians typically fall into three categories: those working temporarily on nonimmigrant visas, those permanently residing on immigrant visas, and those who have become U.S. citizens through naturalization. While immigrating physicians can easily move from their home countries to the U.S., they often encounter challenges when considering bringing their aging Read more… Why immigrant physicians struggle to bring their aging parents to the U.S. originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Anesthesiology Source Type: blogs

What does it mean to be a great doctor?
Like most existential questions, the answer to this question really depends on who you ask. A patient may have one answer, and a physician a completely different response. Ask ten people, and you’re likely to get ten different replies. What does being a great doctor mean to you? If you’re a doctor, this is an Read more… What does it mean to be a great doctor? originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Building expertise through collaboration [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join emergency physicians Resa E. Lewiss and Adaira Landry as they delve into the power of collaboration in developing subject matter expertise. Discover how their monthly educator series led to unexpected opportunities, and learn valuable microskills that can make a lasting Read more… Building expertise through collaboration [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Where do they come up with all those goofy names for prescription drugs, anyway?
An excerpt from Pills, Shills, and the Psychiatry Wars: Musings from the Drug Safety & Healthcare News Blog. I was spreading pine straw around the bushes in my yard in Atlanta, Georgia, when I started thinking about … you guessed it! The goofy names that drug companies come up with for their prescription drugs. Folks Read more… Where do they come up with all those goofy names for prescription drugs, anyway? originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Meds Medications Source Type: blogs