Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday The DO book club Patient-focused The DO Book Club, November 2023: ‘The Peter Principle,’ ‘How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection,’ ‘Aging Optimally’ and ‘This to Me’ Doctoring is a tough business, regardless of which specialty you practice. I chose these books because they might make caring for patients easier or at least more understandable. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday emergency medicine Lending an ear Listening to our patients: The sounds of an emergency department Any emergency department physician can attest to the noisiness of the ED. Joan Naidorf, DO, shares a story of a memorable day when a few poignant sounds cut through the ED buzz to make a lasting impression on her. Art of Medicine By Joan Naidorf, DO
Oct. 24, 2023Tuesday business of health careOMED 2023 Medicine and the modern world What med students need to know about the business of medicine A DO and business expert discusses creating a personal development plan, homing in on a positive mindset and learning the business fundamentals necessary to navigate bureaucratic tasks.
Oct. 17, 2023Tuesday emergency medicinehalloweenresidency October chills Halloween horror in the ED—Scary happenings during residency Despite my limited experience in residency, I have already encountered some scary stories to share, along with reviews of treatment options and some warnings we can all heed.
Sept. 1, 2023Friday social media Mental health Social media usage and depression in adolescents and young adults: Examining the connection Depression rates among juvenile populations are on the rise, with evidence supporting a correlation between this mental health crisis and social media usage. What's Trending By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Sept. 1, 2023Friday weight loss The semaglutide fad The craze behind weight-loss injectables It is concerning that the hype surrounding these drugs is leading to unhealthy habits among some patients who are taking them.
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday health careLGBTQpride DO and LGBTQ+ pride DO podcast host discusses coming out as trans in med school and LGBTQ+ health care Torben “Ben” Hamilton, DO, is a recent medical school graduate and a proud second lieutenant in the US Army. You can catch him on the TransAtlantic Call-in Show, where he is a proud host. Diversity in Medicine By Reshma Pinnamaneni, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday Compassionate care Obesity: Changing the conversation We’d like to share some ways physicians can help address weight bias in medicine.
June 1, 2023Thursday telemedicinevideo Connecting through screens The doctor will video chat with you now: Perspectives on telehealth The idea that you can still reach and contact your physician without exposing the public to your contagious germs is appealing to many patients. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS III
April 27, 2023Thursday pediatrics The heart of health care Child abuse pediatrics: Who we are and where we are going Child protection teams experience emotional highs and lows each day on the job. Of course, this can be difficult, but these medical professionals are filling critical needs in medical care with every child they treat.