Sandra Vamos

Jun 20, 2024 | thespec.com | Sandra Vamos

The U.S. Surgeon General is calling for a warning label on social media sites, arguing social media has contributed to a mental health crisis among youth. Vivek Murthy compares unregulated social media to putting a child in a car without a seatbelt or driving with no speed limits. Moreover, this past January, U.S. senators accused leaders of the largest tech companies of failing to protect young users from sexual predators.

Mar 26, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Drew Harris |Dan Rosandich |Seth Rabinowitz |Sandra Vamos

I’ve created cartoons using DALL-E, each with its own humorous caption. They’re all original ideas from me, but I used the AI to visualize them. Although they mostly touch on topics related to pulmonary and ICU medicine, I think they could catch the interest of a wide medical audience. Given the pulmonary theme, I decided to call the series Take a Breath. Take a Breath!Big brother Eddie knew from an early age he wanted to be a respiratory therapist.

Mar 12, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Sandra Vamos |Deanna Lernihan |Roy Benaroch |Kenneth W Lin

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Michael Pessman, a gerontologist, to discuss the unique risks older adults face with alcohol consumption. We’ll explore the enhanced physical and mental health benefits of participating in Dry January, as well as the challenges of adopting new habits later in life.

Oct 29, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Shannon Casey |Sandra Vamos |Deanna Lernihan |Michael K. Gusmano

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Ken Blaker, a health care and technology consultant, and Cuong Do, a health care executive, as they shed light on the latest developments in combating these challenging conditions. From the recent FDA approval of Leqembi to promising anti-neuroinflammation drugs and genetic approaches, we uncover the cutting-edge strategies that could change the future of Alzheimer’s care.

Aug 24, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Christine Tran-Boynes |Sandra Vamos |Deanna Lernihan |Deborah Courtney

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Miguel Villagra, a hospitalist, as we explore how our thoughts shape emotions, dissecting cognitive distortions like all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and more. Discover strategies to break free from negative loops, challenge assumptions, and cultivate a balanced perspective. Learn how awareness of our thoughts can lead to enhanced emotional well-being. Miguel Villagra is a hospitalist.