The number of nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke has dropped dramatically over the past five years, but the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention says 58 million people are still regularly exposed. According to Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, director of the CDC, the number of people exposed to secondhand smoke has been cut in half […]
Campus Doctors Stage Strike in California
Doctors for 10 University of California campus health centers staged a one-day strike last week, saying that administrators have failed to provide their union with the basic paperwork needed to create their first contract. The Union of American Physicians and Dentists said it was the first strike by licensed physicians in 25 years. Physicians at the […]
What The Super Bowl Can Teach Us About Health
Story idea from Laura Peters. Super Bowl 49 lived up to its billing as one of the most anticipated Super Bowls in league history, as the New England Patriots held on for an incredible 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Sports can teach us a lot about life, but there were some good and bad health […]
Working With a Partner Could Reduce Medical Errors
Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association recently found truth in the old adage, “two heads are better than one” when it comes to finding the correct medical diagnosis. To determine if two brains were better than one at solving diagnostic problems, researchers divided 88 fourth-year medical students into two groups. The […]
Addressing Orthopedic Surgeon Burnout
Statistically speaking, physicians suffer more job burnout than any other profession in America. Don’t get me wrong, the vast majority of us love our jobs and what we do, but being a physician takes a significant physical and emotional on your mind and body. Looking specifically at orthopedic surgeons, we fall near the middle of specialty […]
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