Opinion | Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians: Yea or Nay?
In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, JD, MS, discusses the ongoing debate on whether physicians could be legally forced to retire at a certain age like other professionals –- judges, FBI agents, commercial pilots, military officers, and others. Following is a transcript of his remarks: Is it just me, or are you […]
Opinion | Why Are Female Doctors Sued Nearly Half as Often as Male Doctors?
In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, MS, discusses a new analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA) that looks at the nearly one-third (31.2%) of U.S. physicians that in 2022 reported they had previously been sued. Following is a transcript of his remarks: A new analysis of lawsuits against doctors yields both […]
Why Do People Keep Falling for Things That Don’t Work?
[embedded content] In this video, Rohin Francis, MBBS, discusses the nuances of scientific information. The following is a partial transcript of this video; note that errors are possible. Francis: I talk about the different cognitive biases on this channel fairly frequently that we all exhibit. And what’s interesting about them is that everybody is affected, […]
ADHD: Your Brain On Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
HuffPost Science Correspondent Cara Santa Maria discusses the science behind ADHD, focusing on brain differences and treatment strategies for those affected.
Spine Surgeon Explains Carson Daly’s Back Surgery
[embedded content] In this video, San Antonio-based orthopedic surgeon Antonio Webb, MD, discusses details of anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. Following is a transcript of his remarks (note that errors are possible): Webb: Carson Daly from NBC’s “Today Show” recently underwent an ALIF procedure, a spine operation. In this video, I’m going to break it […]
Fetterman Discusses Stroke Impact
Fetterman Discusses Stroke Impact | HuffPost Videos Skip to Main Content What’s Hot Videos For You Popular in the Community What’s Hot “); if ( “replace” === “insertBefore” || “replace” === “replace” ) { $yahooDiv.insertBefore(“.js-bottom-most-shared .card.recirc__item:eq(1)”); if ( “replace” === “replace” ) { window.__yahooFlurry.addToCleanup(“699ae8fb-c80b-4445-901e-590f02388ad9”, […]
Can You Be So Fit …That You Die Early?
[embedded content] In this video, Rohin Francis, MBBS, discusses the potential ramifications of extreme exercise. The following is a partial transcript of this video; note that errors are possible. Francis: Can you be so fit that you die? I asked that question in the second ever video I uploaded to this channel, but today I […]
HHS Proposes Wide-Ranging Rule Barring Discrimination in Healthcare
WASHINGTON — What has 308 pages and discusses everything from pregnancy to Medicare Part B? It’s the proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) implementing the non-discrimination parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposed rule, which was published August 4 in the Federal Register, implements Section 1557 of the […]
The Cult of Superstar Doctors
[embedded content] In this video, Rohin Francis, MBBS, discusses three stories of controversial figures in the field of regenerative medicine. The following is a partial transcript of this video; note that errors are possible. Francis: The trial of disgraced surgeon Paolo Macchiarini is due to conclude just a couple of days after I’m recording this. […]
Opinion | Contemplating Death Taught Me How to Live
Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation. Please use your best judgment in reading. I am sharing my journey with caution in hopes that my reflection will help others. I am no stranger to existential crises. The moments where I realize my mortality and have a mild panic about when and how I may die. […]