James Roland

Sarasota

Writer at Healthline

Health Journalist at Freelance

Health Writer at HealthCentral

Group Director at Arthritis Advisor

Articles

What Med Students Should Know About Specializing in Plastic Surgery

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | James Roland

Share Plastic surgery covers a wide range of subspecialties, all of which focus on restoring physical function or appearance. In addition to reconstructive and cosmetic (or aesthetic) — which represent the two main types of plastic surgery — subspecialties include microsurgery (the reconnection of small blood vessels and nerves in transplant cases and other circumstances) and gender-affirming surgery, among others.
Tips for Med Students

1 week ago | medscape.com | James Roland

Plastic surgery covers a wide range of subspecialties, all of which focus on restoring physical function or appearance. In addition to reconstructive and cosmetic (or aesthetic) — which represent the two main types of plastic surgery — subspecialties include microsurgery (the reconnection of small blood vessels and nerves in transplant cases and other circumstances) and gender-affirming surgery, among others.
What PCPs Should Know About Treating Patients With Diabetes

2 weeks ago | medscape.com | James Roland

Primary care plays a crucial role in the treatment of diabetes. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are typically the first line of health care for patients with type 2 diabetes. But PCPs are often tasked with managing treatment for type 1 diabetes as well, particularly in areas with limited access to endocrinologists and other specialists in diabetes care.
FAQs About Orthopedics Specialty

1 month ago | medscape.com | James Roland

Orthopedic specialists can be generally grouped into one of two categories: Surgical and nonsurgical. Within those categories, there are several subspecialties. Orthopedic surgeons may specialize in surgery of the hand, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, spine, or in other areas, such as hip and knee replacement. Their training includes a 5-year residency program and often one or more fellowships in subspecialties, such as sports medicine or hand surgery.
FAQs About Working as a Hospitalist

1 month ago | medscape.com | James Roland

Hospitalists serve a unique role in patient care. Rather than focus on a specific organ system or disease, hospitalists specialize in the comprehensive care of hospitalized patients. They see patients of all ages and backgrounds dealing with chronic and acute illnesses, emergencies, surgeries, and a range of other causes that have put them in the hospital.
Com dificuldades na faculdade de medicina? Pode ser a hora de buscar ajuda

1 month ago | portugues.medscape.com | James Roland

Considere os muitos desafios da faculdade de medicina: o volume de conhecimento que se espera que você domine, o ritmo acelerado, a competição, as longas horas de treinamento clínico, a pressão para ter sucesso, o ônus financeiro... Qualquer um desses problemas pode ser suficiente para levar uma pessoa ao nível máximo de estresse. No entanto, em algum nível, você precisa enfrentar todos eles por seis anos.
UC Warriors Reveal Best Flare Advice

1 month ago | healthcentral.com | James Roland

Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, is characterized by flare-ups that can last for a couple of days or several weeks. While it’s not always possible to predict when a period of remission will give way to a flare, people with UC tend to learn what can trigger a flare along with strategies for relief when one occurs.
8 Ways to Take Reign in Your Rare Kidney Disease

1 month ago | healthcentral.com | James Roland

If you’ve been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), you might be feeling like you don’t have a lot of control over your future. After all, IgAN is among the leading causes of glomerulonephritis and kidney (renal) failure. It’s also a primary cause of inflammation of the kidneys, according to Meera Harhay, M.D., a transplant nephrologist with the Penn Transplant Institute in Philadelphia, PA.
From Med School to Residency: Make the Move Less Stressful

1 month ago | medscape.com | James Roland

Graduating med students, ready to put med school in their rearview mirror figuratively and literally — in a car perhaps packed with clothes, books, an Ikea shelf, and a devoted beagle — also have no shortage of logistical challenges ahead of them. Finding a place to live and moving in, learning a new city, and, oh yeah, starting a new job can seem as challenging as some of the cases they treated just a few months before.
Recebendo feedback: como saber sobre o seu desempenho durante a faculdade de medicina

1 month ago | portugues.medscape.com | James Roland

close Tem certeza que quer sair? Entre as demandas acadêmicas durante as aulas, os desafios do treinamento clínico e as tentativas de manter a saúde mental e física ao longo dessa jornada, a faculdade de medicina nem sempre deixa muito espaço para o feedback útil do qual todo estudante precisa para se sentir confiante em relação ao seu desempenho.