Opinion | How Many More Must Die From Firearm Violence?
Once again, the headlines are dominated by a gruesome mass shooting, this time resulting in the deaths of 19 school children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, right on the heels of the white supremacist attack in a Buffalo, New York supermarket that killed 10 people. Public mass shootings have profound impacts on survivors, families, […]
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. […]
The road to success when it comes to mitigating flood disasters
Australia has experienced one of the worst flood disasters on record in the eastern states this year, with 23 people killed, thousands left homeless, and a damage bill expected to top $1.5 billion. Climate change aside, increasing urban development is escalating the potential flood risks and adding to the likelihood of a projected $10 billion […]
Hormonal changes during menopause are directly related to decline in cardiovascular health
Levels of bad cholesterol rise during menopause, and 10% of this increase is due to shifts in sex hormones. That’s the finding of research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the ESC. Women usually undergo menopause at the age of 48 to 52 years, leading to a decline in […]
Is The Body Positivity Movement Just A Trend?
The body positivity movement has been on the rise in the past few years … but is it just trendy, or can this movement have staying power? “ICYMI By HuffPost” gets real about self-love and body image.
Opinion | Gain Patients’ Trust; Freebies for Healthcare Workers
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 […]
How Do I Talk to Someone With Schizoaffective Disorder?
What should you know about this condition? Schizoaffective disorder causes detachment from reality and severely affects mood. Besides delusions and hallucinations, people with schizoaffective disorder also have disorganized speech, thinking difficulties, and trouble relaying their thoughts, making it difficult to communicate. About 0.3% of the population is affected by schizoaffective disorder. The schizoaffective disorder begins […]
The Pandemic Warped Our Sense Of Time. Here’s How To Gain It Back.
At this point of the pandemic, it still feels like we’re stuck in a bit of a time warp. Yes, offices are opening back up and many people are carrying on with their events and travel plans. But there’s still a layer of uncertainty about what might happen next with COVID and when the pandemic […]
How Easy Is It to Get Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a potentially severe illness. It’s not easy for humans to contract this illness. Leptospirosis is a potentially severe illness. It’s not easy for humans to contract this illness. It’s most common in animals, and humans usually only catch it if they’ve been in contact with urine or feces from an infected animal. What […]
Opinion | Measuring Quality in Healthcare; Physician-Public Health Practitioners Needed
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 […]