Why Doctors Should Have Creative Passions Outside of Medicine
Hannah Boone entered medical school with a degree in music -- an educational path thought to create more involved and empathetic physicians.
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Don’t Let An Injury Keep You From Playing The Game
Pickleball is a low-impact sport that’s great for all ages but comes with its own injury risks. Dr. Tjoumakaris has some tips to keep you healthy.
Medical Notes: April 30, 2023
Cases of HIV may be on the rise. Why is multiple sclerosis underdiagnosed in children? Should fathers drink during a pregnancy? And more.
Medical Notes: April 9, 2023
Are we prepared for another pandemic? Tackle football isn’t as kid-friendly as you think. Are you taking the right amount of insulin? And more.
How Air Travel Becomes a Nightmare for People With Disabilities
Josue Cordova explains the struggles of traveling with a disability and how to fix these issues.
Home for the Holidays: Why ER Visits Spike Around Christmas
Experts discuss this phenomenon and share tips on how to safely make it through the holidays.
Medical Notes: October 23, 2022
High school athletic participation predicts future drug abuse. Then, how different are human and animal brains? Then, the birth defect that may prevent healing in broken bones. And finally, Americans are ditching their sleep medication.
Forever Small: Muscle Dysmorphia’s Place in Bodybuilding Culture
Bodybuilding athletes constantly monitor their physiques and can often develop into a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder called muscle dysmorphia.
Medical Notes: May 29, 2022
AI can predict fatal heart attacks. Lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. 1 in 3 Americans will develop a substance use disorder. And finally, is religion the downfall of consumerism?
CTE: The Mysterious Brain Disorder That’s Taken Over the NFL
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive brain disorder that can only be diagnosed after death. The condition is caused by repeated head trauma, but much of CTE is still a mystery. Dr. Michael Alosco discusses who he thinks is most at risk and the various obstacles researchers face while studying CTE.
Medical Notes: December 19, 2021
Johns Hopkins says we're a lot better off than we were last year at this time. Plus, you may be getting a lot of gift cards as presents for the holidays due to supply chain issues. And finally, a study finds that you can decontaminate used face masks by popping them in the oven.
Medical Notes: December 12, 2021
An antidepressant called Fluvoxamine significantly reduces the chance someone getting Covid would need hospitalization. Match.com dating survey finds singles today are seeking emotional maturity rather than looks. STING drug shown to be an effective glioblastoma treatment in some dogs. And finally, OSU Wexner survey finds Americans are planning to remain …
