-
Sep 25, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Jeremiah Bonnet |Howard Smith |Donald H. Marks |Edwin Leap
As Tim Walz accepted the vice presidential nomination at the DNC, his teenage son, Gus, inadvertently became internet famous after clips of him crying and exclaiming, “That’s my dad!” circulated. While many across the political spectrum found the display of emotion endearing, inevitable ugliness ensued.
-
Mar 14, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Donald H. Marks |Gjanje L. Smith |Wanneh A. Dixon |Maria Phillips
In our hyperpolarized and political society, it seems everything has a political angle, including health care. I think that some of this conflict is unnecessarily but intentionally introduced by special interest groups to force a point, a change in policy, or the acceptance of societal positions that are controversial for many and not universally accepted.
-
Feb 25, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
Can an app help you with your PTSD, and just maybe get you off meds? Photo bySimon HurryonUnsplashYes, there are apps specifically designed to help individuals cope with PTSD symptoms. These apps can provide tools for managing anxiety, stress, and triggers, as well as offering resources for relaxation, mindfulness, and grounding techniques.
-
Feb 25, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
Drone deliveryPhoto bySticker MuleonUnsplashDrones have the potential to safely deliver medicine to remote or difficult-to-access areas, making them a valuable tool for improving healthcare access. In emergency situations or in regions with poor infrastructure, drones can provide faster and more efficient delivery of essential medical supplies, potentially saving lives.
-
Feb 25, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
Illegals and immigrants need to get work papers ASAP. They could be healthcare assistantsDonald H. Marks, Physician, Scientist, 3rd gen Vet1 minute agoimmigrantsPhoto byChris BoeseonUnsplashAddressing the need for work permits for both illegal and legal immigrants is a crucial step in harnessing their potential contributions, especially in critical sectors like healthcare.
-
Feb 24, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
psychiatristPhoto byRapha WildeonUnsplashIn situations where there are not enough psychiatrists, psychologist and counselors available, it can be incredibly frustrating and challenging to get the help and support needed for mental health concerns. When it's impossible to secure an appointment or obtain prescription refills, it can exacerbate existing issues and lead to feelings of helplessness and despair.
-
Feb 24, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
COVIDPhoto byFusion Medical AnimationonUnsplashA next pandemic is both a real possibility and a source of free-floating anxiety for many people. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how quickly a novel virus can spread globally and disrupt normal life. This has raised awareness about the potential for future pandemics, whether caused by another novel virus or a known pathogen that has mutated into a more dangerous form.
-
Feb 22, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
Photo byJorge Alejandro Rodríguez AldanaonUnsplashWith all the uncertainty and turmoil in our lives, many have wondered whether there is meaning to the world, and whether God Truly Does Play Dice With The Universe. In many ways Einstein and his findings of Relativity can help us answer this question. Lets first talk about Einstein – The PersonAlbert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany and he died 1955. He was a brilliant Scientist, who thought outside the box.
-
Feb 21, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
Photo byDanjel QoseonUnsplashA recent memorial service honoring an acquaintance provided me with yet another opportunity to reflect upon what are the most important aspects of my life. What do I do with the rest of my life, however much time and life I may even have left? What is most important to me to do now and what is most important for my family? What does my life stand for now, at this moment and what does the life I have led to this point really say about me as a person?
-
Feb 20, 2024 | 
original.newsbreak.com | Donald H. Marks
Photo byKristine WookonUnsplashDr. Jonas Salk was a revered physician and researcher whose team discovered a vaccine to prevent the terrible disease of paralytic polio. To many at the time, he was almost a God, a savior from the horror of polio. There is much to be learned from Dr. Salk’s life, his lasting effect on the terrible disease of polio, bioethics, and the impact of preventable childhood diseases on society.
