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5 days ago | 
kevinmd.com | Stephanie Ernst |Pat Rich |Dawn Baker |Natalie Enyedi
Monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies come with more scans, more risk, and more decisions to make in very little time. Parents are expected to absorb complex medical information, navigate unfamiliar terminology, and act quickly, often under pressure. When care teams do not meet that need for clarity and support, parents do what any reasonable person would do. They go looking for answers.
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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | Gene Uzawa Dorio |Alexandra Beem |Pat Rich |Rebecca Miller
When I first started my career in medicine, CT scans and MRIs were nonexistent. Scientific advancements and technology facilitated the development of these and many other diagnostic tools. These changes have enhanced medical care, enabling physicians to diagnose and treat patients more effectively.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Rebecca Miller |Denise Reich |Pat Rich |Natalie Enyedi
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Physician and author Kate Dee discusses her article, “Medspa madness: How illegal practices are putting patients in peril” and book, Med Spa Mayhem: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Secrets of the Aesthetics Industry, exposing the alarming rise of unregulated med spas operating without proper medical oversight.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Aamir Hussain |Pat Rich |Natalie Enyedi |Michele Luckenbaugh
As dermatologists, we often encounter patients with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, each presenting unique considerations for treatment planning. For Muslim patients, Ramadan—a month-long period of fasting observed by approximately 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide—can significantly influence dermatological care.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca | Pat Rich
National rules for health data interoperability ‘vaporized’ The prorogation of Parliament has effectively ended Bill C-72, the Connected Care for Canadians Act. Register for free access or login. Canadian Healthcare Network is an independent online community for Canadian healthcare professionals in medicine and pharmacy. It is the online home of the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice + Business.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa |Pat Rich |Natalie Enyedi |John Corsino
At-home hormone testing kits have surged in popularity, offering individuals unprecedented access to tools they believe will help them understand their bodies. Marketed as convenient, empowering solutions to monitor fertility and general hormone health, these tests may seem like a valuable resource at first glance. However, the reality is far more complex. In many cases, these kits create confusion, unnecessary stress, and even lead to harmful interventions.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Riya Sood |Pat Rich |Matt Drewes |John Corsino
During my time as a medical student shadowing in the intensive care unit, I met Ms. Stacey, hospitalized with a severe intestinal infection. As I entered her room, I saw her frail form lying amidst a web of tubes and monitors. Her prolonged hospital stay had visibly drained her, leaving her dependent on the vigilant care of both the medical staff and a quiet, devoted man sitting beside her bed—her husband.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Curtis G. Graham |Pat Rich |Casey Paul Schukow |Sheila Nazarian
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We dive into the essential skills every physician needs to master in contract negotiation. Internal medicine physician Miguel Villagra offers practical advice on navigating the complex clauses and legal language, sharing key strategies for securing a fair, comprehensive agreement that supports career growth and personal well-being.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Alpana Mohta |David Stukus |Sheila Nazarian |Pat Rich
Whenever I attend a social event, at least 10 to 20 percent of the attendees (second- or third-level friend or family connections) come to me with casual consultation requests. To me, casual consultation requests are kind of similar to advertisements on free apps, with one difference: the time after which the skip button surfaces is highly variable and can be followed by multiple ads with no rhyme or reason.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Curtis G. Graham |Pat Rich |Casey Paul Schukow |Sheila Nazarian
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Tod Stillson, a family physician and entrepreneur, to discuss how physicians can regain control of their careers in a system designed to push them toward traditional employment. Tod shares his personal journey from being funneled into the corporate health care world to discovering the freedom and financial empowerment that comes with self-employment.
