Opinion | Should We Bring Masks Back Into the Classroom?
Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections have skyrocketed this year relative to previous years, with infections from both viruses occurring earlier and increasing faster than any cold and flu season in recent history. Over the past couple of months, many pediatric hospitals have reported running out of beds necessary to treat severe influenza, RSV, […]
This Video Game Is Helping Researchers Fight Dementia
This Video Game Is Helping Researchers Fight Dementia
Persistent Lymphadenopathy and Neck Abscesses in a Healthy Boy
What was causing this previously healthy 12-year-old boy to have nasal obstruction, increasing hoarseness and difficulty speaking, tender and swollen lymph nodes on his neck and recurring deep neck abscesses? That’s the question Samantha M. Moore, BS, of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and colleagues tackled in a case reported in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head […]
Opinion | ‘This Error Left People in Terrible Financial Situations’: What We Heard This Week
“This error left people in terrible financial situations.” — David Dent, PharmD, first-year pharmacy resident, discussing a National Association of Boards of Pharmacy error that led more than 200 recent pharmacy graduates to believe they failed the national pharmacy board exam when they actually had passed. “Standard Time is ‘the biologically correct time.’” — Anna […]
Opinion | How to Find More Work-Life Balance; U.S. Psychologists Overwhelmed
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what’s next. Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation’s largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare […]
7 Ways To Make Holiday Travel Just A Tiny Bit Less Stressful This Year
The holidays are right around the corner, and you may be making plans for travel this season. With unexpected flight delays, COVID-19 infections lurking around, and other disruptions to your itinerary, traveling during one of the busiest times of the year can be stressful. Understand that it’s completely normal to feel anxious and overwhelmed during […]
What To Know About The Flu Shot In A Pandemic
Health officials are encouraging Canadians to get the flu shot this year to avoid overwhelming health-care systems with influenza and COVID-19 cases.
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 […]
When Things Go Wrong On ‘Naked and Afraid’
In this post, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reacts to medical scenes from the popular TV show “Naked and Afraid.” Watch the video here. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: “Naked and Afraid” is a show on Discovery Channel […]
Terry Bradshaw’s Merkel Cell Carcinoma
With football back in action this fall, watchers of “Fox NFL Sunday” noticed that commentator and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw looked different. He appeared to have gained weight and seemed unsteady on his feet. Fans flooded social media with concerns about Bradshaw. This past week, Bradshaw decided to address those concerns. In November […]