“Let’s Fly.” Captain Burnham’s words on the USS Discovery were more than a command. They were…
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Why perfectionism in medicine leads to moral injury
In the hallowed halls of medical school, we are often screened for traits that make the…
Emergency nurses struggle to turn off survival mode after the pandemic [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Retired emergency…
Huntington's disease gene therapy: FDA reversal delays AMT-130
At the end of September 2025, a gene therapy companyreleased results from a clinical trial showing…
AI agents in health care: What they say when we aren't listening
When artificial intelligence systems talk to us, we tend to focus on what they can do…
Healthy Returns: Stopping GLP-1s raises risk of heart attack, stroke and death, study says
Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy. Hollie Adams…
The biological cost of night-shift work on circadian rhythms
“Try not to work the night shift if you can.” Many physicians have said this to…
What Match Day teaches us about unexpected life paths
There are moments in life when everything you imagined for yourself fits inside a single envelope.…
The Schism of Time: Bridging the generational gap in the workplace
In our modern professional landscape, we are witnessing a phenomenon I call the Schism of Time.…
Why physicians are absorbing risk, not leading
Physicians are often described as leaders of the health care team. The language shifts, quarterback, captain,…