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When rock bottom is a turning point: Why the turmoil at HHS may be a blessing in disguise

3 weeks ago | kevinmd.com | Muhamad Aly Rifai |Dawn Baker |Michele Luckenbaugh |Yoo Jung Kim

Recent headlines confirm what many Americans have sensed for the past few years: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is in crisis. A sweeping wave of layoffs is reshaping federal health agencies at every level—from the NIH to the CDC to the FDA. Some dismiss this as a political maneuver or an act of chaos. Others see it as an attack on career civil servants. I see it differently. This is what rock bottom looks like. And from here, the only direction left is up.
How postmortem brain research is changing autism science [PODCAST]

Jan 20, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Dawn Baker |Sarah Murad |Michele Luckenbaugh |Yoo Jung Kim

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We explore the groundbreaking efforts to advance autism research through postmortem brain tissue donation with David G. Amaral, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Learn how brain donation provides unique insights into the biological causes of autism and its co-occurring conditions, and discover how families can play a pivotal role in transforming our understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders. David G.
8 important things everyone should know about tongue-ties and lip-ties by a pediatric dentist

Dec 4, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Allie Lonneman |Dawn Baker |Michele Luckenbaugh |Yoo Jung Kim

As a pediatric dentist and owner of a tongue tie center, I pride myself on having a conservative and collaborative approach when it comes to treating oral restrictions. Too many providers rush to release, and too many parents are misinformed thinking the release is going to be a “magic fix.”I’ve compiled a list of important things that I feel everyone (both providers and parents) should know about tongue-ties and lip-ties. 1.
Genomic Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Bloodstream Infections in South Korea

Nov 23, 2024 | mdpi.com | Yoo Jung Kim |Jung Sik Yoo |Wook Jong Jeon |Ju Hui Seo

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When a physician gets a rare disease diagnosis

Nov 9, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Dawn Baker |Michele Luckenbaugh |Yoo Jung Kim |Lawrence Arky

As an OB/GYN for the past 22 years, I have loved delivering babies, performing surgeries, and having long-term relationships with my patients. Now, I am on the other side of things, as a patient myself. I was diagnosed with adult polyglucosan body disease (APBD) in April of 2023 at the age of 59. APBD is an ultra-rare, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a deficiency of glycogen-branching enzyme.
Nurses sue over trans colleague’s actions

Oct 22, 2024 | kevinmd.com | M. Bennet Broner |Janice Phillips |Katie Boston-Leary |Yoo Jung Kim

Eight female nurses at a United Kingdom hospital are suing their employer for not assuring their psychological and physical safety. The nurses work in specialized areas that require their changing uniforms once daily. There is a trans-female nurse, similarly specialized, who changes with them. He wanders about the locker room in briefs or nude, the women report, ogling them as they exchange clothing.
Why the future of depression treatment may be magnetic [PODCAST]

Oct 17, 2024 | kevinmd.com | L. Joseph Parker |Dawn Baker |Michele Luckenbaugh |Yoo Jung Kim

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We speak with Heather Luing, a psychiatrist specializing in treatment-resistant depression. As depression rates in the U.S. have tripled over the last year, we explore why traditional treatments may not work for everyone and discuss innovative therapies like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
A surgeon’s battle with ketamine-induced hallucinations

Sep 21, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Arthur Williams |Dawn Baker |Christopher Johnson |Yoo Jung Kim

An excerpt from Krooked Ketamine. OK, here’s the thing: I had a little problem that needed correcting if I wanted to continue to work as a government surgeon. I had a janky heart, and it had a tendency to fire off at the absolute worst possible moments.
Anorexia nervosa: Silently suffering and debunking myths

Sep 21, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Jillian Rigert |Dawn Baker |Yoo Jung Kim |Sarah Murad

You can’t tell how much someone is suffering by looking at them—one reason I don’t share my journey with anorexia using photos to signify my mental health status. I’ve suffered more when appearing well, and “before and after photos” would spread misconceptions about eating disorders. They don’t magically go away with weight restoration and nourishment. People assume I no longer live with anorexia.
Hope from an older doctor to those patients ready to give up their car keys

Sep 1, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Gene Uzawa Dorio |Pat Rich |Yoo Jung Kim |Natalie Enyedi

When you are older, you are considered a threat to other drivers. Reflexes are dampened, muscle responses are sluggish, cataracts obscure vision, and inflexible eye lenses slow focus. Cars are made to drive fast, and many whippersnappers navigate the streets as if they are at the Indianapolis 500. How many times have you been tailgated and honked at from behind when traveling at the posted speed limit? And should there be an accident, due to your age, you will likely be blamed.