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Reflections on Death with Dignity
Facing a painful death from incurable cancer, Brittany Maynard had to move to Oregon so she could control her destiny & die with dignity. Why do so few states allow this?
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Reshaping Healthcare: What We Can Learn From Alaska
Southcentral Foundation in Alaska provides excellent healthcare for half the money spent on other patients in that state. What can we learn from them?
The Phases of a Disaster: Are We Headed Towards Disillusionment?
A model of the phases of disaster suggests that we've passed through the first four phases and are now headed into the fifth: the phase of disillusionment.
How to Make Trampolines Safer for Kids
Minimize the risk of kids getting injured on trampolines by purchasing the right equipment, having strict trampoline rules, and providing adult supervision.
MEDICAL CARE
Raising Chickens for Health and Happiness
Hard to believe that some chickens are bred to be pets that love to cuddle and also have side benefits including fresh eggs, garden fertilizer, and sources of human exercise - and more!.
Health Care Companies’ Critical Role in Responding to COVID-19
Richard Migliori MD, EVP & Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealth Group describes the health care company's multi-pronged response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exciting New Research on COVID-19: BTK Inhibition
A small study of seriously ill COVID-19 patients administered acalabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor and repurposed lymphoma drug, showed very promising results.
PSYCHOLOGY
The Blues Taught Me to Really Listen to My Patients
A dying blues man helped a med student learn to really listen. He learned that his patients are so much more than they first appear.
Doximity’s New Telehealth Application Makes It Easy to Connect
Dialer Video is Doximity's new telehealth feature that allows doctors to connect with their patients on their own cell phones with the click of a button.
Understanding Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma, is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder. Although it can not be cured, its manifestations can be treated.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Pat Salber, M.D., M.B.A., is a physican executive and health journalist who founded and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Doctor Weighs In. She was a double-boarded emergency physician at Kaiser Permanente until transitioning into a national executive position as the organization’s first Director of National Accounts. Over the course of her career, she has worked in leadership roles in almost every aspect of healthcare. She has also been a Top Voice in Healthcare on LinkedIn for 2017 and 2018. Learn more about her background.
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The Crisis of Under-treatment of Severe Substance Abuse Disorder
Here are some of the reasons why it is so difficult for those who suffer mental health and/or severe substance use disorder to access appropriate treatment.
The One Absolutely Amazing Secret That Will Change Your Skin
Although there are many anti-aging skin products on the market, the most effective anti-aging preventative is sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB. UVA causes skin aging, UVB causes sunburn, and both cause skin cancer. Covering up and avoiding the midday sun are also important.
Artificial Intelligence: Can It Improve Results of Cancer Screening Programs?
Breast & lung cancer screening programs have led to diagnoses at an earlier stage. AI-deep learning systems improve on those results by reducing diagnostic errors.
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Young Journalists Report: Around the World with COVID-19
Young journalists from Iowa City High School report on the experiences of people around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why You Should Have Regular Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams do more than check if you need new glasses. They also include tests for eye diseases. And, they may detect some chronic diseases.
Healthcare Workflows To Transform Exponentially Post-Pandemic
Digital automation tools that improve healthcare workflows are key as stakeholders seek new ways to deliver patient care and increase operational efficiency
Getting Hit By a Truck Taught Me the Power of Love
After being hit by a truck and critically injured, Vicki learned that the power of love and goodness from strangers can change your life in unexpected ways.
Here’s How You Can Make Fitness a Lasting Habit
Integrate fitness into your daily routine. If working out becomes a part of your schedule, you are more likely to make it a lasting habit.
My First Patient, My First Death
A young medical student recalls the indelible experience of taking care of a dying patient. It is the story of her first patient and her first death.