Preventing overdose deaths
Dec. 10, 20185 things to know about naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug
The Surgeon General is pro-naloxone. Here’s why, and here’s how everyone can learn how to save lives.
Articles by Nikitta Foston
Love and medicine
Dec. 10, 2018Dating in residency: Looking for ‘the one’ while training
Residents open up about work romances, unexpected connections and the continuing quest for Mr. or Ms. Right.
Flying High
Dec. 5, 2018He’s a fourth-year med student—and a Black Hawk helicopter pilot
Finding balance begins with maintaining interests outside of medicine, says Mike Brisson, OMS IV, whose first passion was aviation.
Ink and scrubs
Nov. 14, 2018Should doctors show their tattoos at work? DOs speak out
The debate continues regarding tattooed doctors. Here’s what DOs have to say about showing ink while on the job.
False diagnoses
Nov. 1, 2018Patient with penicillin allergy? Maybe not
A recent study found that 90 percent of people who think they have a penicillin allergy actually don’t.
Pathway to Pediatrics
Oct. 31, 2018How I matched into pediatrics
Do you love the idea of a patient population that includes babies, toddlers and teens? This first-year pediatric resident did too. Here’s how she found her match.
Meds and money
Oct. 25, 2018Innovation vs. access: Experts debate drug pricing
At OMED 2018, sparks flew over medicine, manufacturers and who’s responsible for making prescription drugs more affordable.
Becoming a Surgeon
Oct. 24, 2018How I matched into a general surgery residency
First-year resident Jeffrey Baron, DO, shares the strategies that helped him land his spot.