We’ve blogged about gout on this blog before, mainly because it’s a condition I see far too often in our office. Gout is categorized by a buildup of uric acid in the joints, oftentimes in the joint in the big toe. It’s actually defined as a form of inflammatory arthritis, and flareups can last for […]
After Hours Work Emails May Take Toll On Employee Health
Nowadays people are more connected to their phones than ever, and while they allow us to easily stay in touch with one another, for some, having their phone on them means they never really leave the office. According to researchers out of Lehigh University, Virginia Tech and Colorado State, those after-hours emails, even if they […]
Doctor Burnout in ICUs Reaching Critical Mass
The healthcare industry is one of the most demanding industries in the workforce, and that demand to act quickly, rationally and correctly is even more intensified in intensive care units across the country. So it’s no surprise that burnout rates for doctors in ICUs are reaching critically high levels, according to a new report. The […]
We’re Doing Better At Managing Concussions In Athletes
New research out of the Medical College of Wisconsin suggests that coaches, trainers, parents and players are doing a better job of managing concussions in high school and college athletes. In an effort to determine how often athletes acheived a symptom-free waiting period (SFWP) prior to returning to sport, researchers looked at data from a […]
Extensive Burnout Rates Among General Surgery Residents
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 […]
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