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 […]
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 […]
High Heels May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
Killer heels could kill your knees, according to a new research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. As you’re probably aware, we’re not a huge fan of high heels on this blog. We’ve written about the problems caused by high heels in the past, and although we know heels are a must for certain situations, […]
Optimism Good For Overall Health
We’ve discussed the power of positive thinking on the blog before, but a new study suggests that an optimistic outlook on life may have significant health benefits. Researchers at the University of Illinois said optimists have a higher correlation with heart health than pessimists. “Individuals with the highest levels of optimism have twice the […]
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