We may think of a serious infection as something akin, say, to a broken arm: it’s painful, you apply a fix, and after a while you’re good to go. But that’s not how infectious disease works, especially those that are resistant to antibiotic treatment. Resistant infections can mean multiple surgeries, a bad reaction to an antibiotic,...
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It's just a little more complicated than it should be.
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EMS providers are more than personal space invaders. The connections we form with the patient can be the key to creating an environment of healing
Hopefully, more physicians will fill the void by writing medical stories, so that this aspect of the art of medicine is not lost.
Telling a story can help the physician-patient connection. Even if it's about your childhood near-possession-by-Satan story.
Because the technology is new, patients may not fully trust it. We spoke with two doctors about telemedicine efficiency and patient care.
I found myself feeling as if I might punish this man for the way he lived his life, instead of returning life to him.
A patient’s family history of cardiovascular disease and in some cases a heart scan are among the factors that physicians should consider before prescribing drugs to lower cholesterol, according to new clinical guidelines.
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As someone who likes personal finance and wants to build wealth, I recognize the ways my love for medicine has impacted my ability to reach financial freedom in a timely manner.