We’ve blogged about burnout rates among physicians and junior residents on the blog in the past because we feel that it’s important to call attention to the elevated stresses associated with working in the medical field. Unfortunately, a new study reveals that nothing is getting easier for general surgery residents. According to research published in […]
Check Your Feet For Skin Cancer This Summer
Sunlight is the leading cause of melanoma, so most people only check their body for skin cancer in areas that receive a lot of sunlight. However, new research suggests that there’s one place where the sun rarely shines that you should regularly check for melanoma. That place is the bottom of your feet. While sunlight […]
The Differences Between Corns and Calluses On Your Feet
Corns and calluses are rather common occurrences on our feet, and while the terms are sometimes used synonymously, they are actually different conditions. Today, we explain the differences and the treatment techniques for corns and calluses. Corns and Calluses Here’s a short breakdown of the two different conditions: Calluses – Calluses are flat areas of […]
The 20 Most Costly Inpatient Conditions
Costly Medical Conditions Here’s a look at which inpatient procedures/conditions cost us the most. 1. Septicemia – $23.7 billion (6.2%) 2. Osteoarthritis – $16.5 billion (4.3%) 3. Newborn Infant Care – $13.3 billion (3.5%) 4. Complication of Device, Implant or Graft – $12.4 billion (3.3%) 5. Acute Myocardial Infarction – $12.1 billion (3.2%) The team […]
Are Doctors Washing Their Hands Enough?
We trust our doctors to repair a torn ACL or to help set a broken bone, and while these intricate and complex operations are often handled with ease, sometimes it’s the simplest things, like washing their hands, that presents the biggest challenge for doctors. According to new information published in the Association for Professionals in […]
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