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Medical Student Accommodations

Sensible Medicine

Recently, I learned about a student on their clinical rotations who had to be sent home at precisely 9 hours. No matter how busy the day or service, the student would leave at the 9 hour mark. The reason? The student had a disability accommodation because he suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Subscribe now In medicine there is a tension.

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Male and Female Brains are Different

Science Based Medicine

Neuroanatomical research has long established that there are statistical differences at the macroscopic level in male and female brains. There are also functional differences in terms of memory and cognition. However, these differences are largely statistical, and exist in a mosaic of different traits. This means that, if we look at specific features (whether anatomical or functional) there are male-female differences, but […] The post Male and Female Brains are Different first appeared on

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Action Is The Antidote For Rumination - An Interview with Rob Orman, MD

EB Medicine

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD, founder of Orman Physician Coaching , about routine examination of our careers in emergency medicine. Understanding Career Cycles and Embracing Change The Importance of Career Reflection and Making Trades Navigating Career Satisfaction and Preventing Burnout Proactive Career Management and Reflection Strategies Exploring Career Alternatives and Rediscovering Joy in Medicine Balancing Work, Love, Play, and Health for a Satisfying Life When

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover acute chest syndrome part 1. Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1 Background SCD is an autosomal recessive condition that results in the formation of hemoglobin S (HbS). HbS has reduced solubility in the setting of hypoxia, leading to sickling of the RBCs. Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis Sickling leads to vascular occlusion, end-organ ischemia, and decreased

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Be a mirror: Elevate experience and transform healthcare interactions

NRC Health

Healthcare leaders who understand that people need to feel validated, supported, and loved will have more meaningful healthcare interactions. The post Be a mirror: Elevate experience and transform healthcare interactions appeared first on NRC Health.

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Club CoreMed 2025: A New Oasis

Core Medical Group

Guess what? We've been keeping a secret, but the time has come to spill the beans! Club CoreMed 2025 has found its home at the brand new Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Riviera Maya, saying goodbye to our beloved El Dorado venue after nine amazing years. Let's dive into the details.

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The Governance Institute was hosted in Times Square by Nasdaq

NRC Health

The Governance Institute celebrates the organization's recent brand refresh and deep commitment to helping its members build stronger leadership and healthier communities. The post The Governance Institute was hosted in Times Square by Nasdaq appeared first on NRC Health.

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Moments Missed

Emergency Medicine News

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Education Day – Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Greater Sydney Area HEMS

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Doctors Make the Worst Patients

Emergency Medicine News

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REBEL Core Cast 122.0 – Neutropenic Fever

RebelEM

Take Home Points: There are many causes of neutropenia, chemotherapy being by far the most dangerous. Febrile neutropenia is a condition conveying high mortality. Early administration of antibiotics is the only factor known to reduce this mortality. For a patient with neutropenic fever, remember that the body’s own flora is the greatest danger. Isolate, but do not wait to initiate treatment.