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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | Scott Abramson |Michael McGuire |Cindy Thompson |Michele Luckenbaugh
Perhaps almost as important as our history-taking, our diagnosis, and our care of patients are the words we use to communicate that history-taking, that diagnosis, and that care. Scenario one: the not so goodA while ago, I happened to witness a family hospital conference about their dad’s new diagnosis of cancer. There were ten family members present, all very devoted and concerned, though not particularly medically sophisticated.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Cindy Thompson |G. Richard Olds |Ken Terry |Peggy A. Rothbaum
In this time of change, it seems appropriate to take a step back and reflect upon the oath we took when we graduated from medical school.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Alisa Berger |Cindy Thompson |G. Richard Olds |Ken Terry
When I was a general surgery intern, I was doing my very early morning pre-rounds on a frail female patient in her late 70s with significant cardio- and peripheral vascular disease. She’d been in the hospital for weeks and wasted away to no more than 85-90 pounds. She was not able to get out of bed unassisted. I don’t even remember why she was in the hospital, but what I remember vividly is walking in that morning to find her dead. Wait—was she? She was not breathing, and she didn’t have a pulse.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Humeira Badsha |Jonathan Peters |Cindy Thompson |Richard Liebowitz
Doctors are worried, and rightly so. Recent rapid strides in artificial intelligence threaten to remove the need for doctors to a significant extent. There is an oft-discussed scenario that in the next two to three years, well-trained nurses or other mid-level providers, assisted by artificial intelligence, will be adequate to provide most medical care. So, are we going to see widespread unemployment among medical professionals? The answer is complex.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Damane Zehra |Mark Walshauser |Jonathan Peters |Cindy Thompson
I have worked in clinical oncology in Pakistan. As an oncology physician, I was not supposed to interact with patients in the ER. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with recent medical graduates in an emergency medicine setting. This experience was new for me, as I have been focused on oncology for a long time. However, that’s the beauty of life—it pushes us to do things we never thought we would.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Pamela Buchanan |Cindy Thompson |G. Richard Olds |Ken Terry
I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was 12. Growing up, I idolized my pediatrician, Dr. Helen Nash, one of the first Black female physicians in St. Louis. Her warmth and competence left a lasting impression on me. Medicine became my calling, my purpose, and my dream. I worked tirelessly through high school, college, medical school, and residency to make that dream a reality. But no one warned me that the reality could turn into a nightmare. Being a doctor nearly killed me.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Carole Estabrooks |Jeffrey Fraser |Cindy Thompson |Lori Johnson
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for an enlightening discussion with neurologist Amy E. Sanders as we explore the evolution of biomarkers in diagnosing and monitoring Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We’ll delve into the significance of blood-based biomarkers, their potential to revolutionize early detection and treatment, and the challenges of integrating these advancements into clinical practice.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
wahpetondailynews.com | Cindy Thompson
Did you know Richland County Health Department has been providing services since the 1930s and has provided home health services since 1966? During this time, we’ve worked to keep clients in their home and enjoying life to their full potential. Our registered nurses and home health aide work hand in hand with your primary provider and offer various services including:kAm• w62=E9 2DD6DD>6?EDk^AmkAm• %6249:?8 @? 49C@?:4 5:D62D6 >2?286>6?Ek^AmkAm• |65:42E:@?
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Hilary Hatch |Jonathan Peters |Cindy Thompson |Richard Liebowitz
In previous flu seasons, only about half of all Americans got the flu shot. Now we face pan-respiratory season, when we must worry about RSV, COVID, and the flu. The good news is these vaccines are lifesaving. The bad news is that if people don’t get them, they aren’t very effective and we might see fewer people get them at all. As a clinical psychologist, I’ve spent my career thinking about what motivates people to take an active role in their health.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Humeira Badsha |Allie Poles |Cindy Thompson
I didn’t knowwhen I placed my stethoscope on your chest,listening,that I was listening for the last time. I didn’t knowthat you said,“when the doctor sees me, I will be fine.”I wish I had held you longer. If I had known it would be the last time,I would have listenedto your heartfor a few more minutes. I am sorry you had to gotoo soon. It still hurts so much when I lose,and death stealsmy patient.
