Lifestyle
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Superheroes
Heroes change with the times and are metaphors for the real-life challenges we face and our abilities to overcome them.
Postcall Podcast
First Episode: Dr. Lorenzo Norris
First episode with the host of the MDedge Psychcast
Livin' on the MDedge
Snake bite detox, kidney stone coaster cure, soporific speakers
Livin' on the MDedge
The Vampire Study, pathogenic puppies, and carbonated cannabis
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Slowing down
This past Labor Day weekend, I did something radical. I slowed down. Way down.
From the Journals
Burnout may jeopardize patient care
Burnout was associated with unprofessionalism and higher rates of patient safety issues.
Feature
Maryland gets an A on ‘Rheumatic Disease Report Card’
American College of Rheumatology hands out lots of B’s and C’s but no F’s.
From the Journals
Study examines the world of alcohol use
Alcohol-related problems cause 2.8 million deaths a year worldwide.
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Creating positive patient experiences
Let’s start with an exercise, shall we? What was the last vacation you went on? How would you rate that vacation on a scale of 1-10?[[{"fid":"...
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Tabata training
The specific move you do for Tabatas is up to you, but it’s recommended that it be the same move for all 4 minutes.
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Diet
Discussing diet, like politics, religion, or salary, is best done just with oneself. Yet, I’m compelled to share what I’ve learned.