You probably weren’t thinking about AI the last time you sat in the dental chair. You…
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The hidden risks of AI-generated progress notes in psychotherapy
Imagine a patient who spends most of a therapy session talking about a single memory. He…
The evolutionary intelligence of human milk: HMOs and lactose
Human milk contains more than nutrients; it carries a quiet, evolutionary intelligence expressed through chemistry. It…
The 9 laws of health care quality: Why metrics miss the point
I have spent years watching the development of quality programs. What began as a way to…
Heat therapy activates proteins that repair cells and protect the heart [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Hematologist-oncologist Khushali…
Understanding the types of PTSD and how to treat them
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing…
Repeating history: the ethics of the new Guinea-Bissau hepatitis B study
In the late 1990s, a U.S.-funded study randomized HIV-positive pregnant women in Bangkok, Thailand, to either…
Navigating postoperative complications and post-surgical depression
Six months ago, I encountered a challenge I never expected: a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. Even now,…
Kratom vs. 7-OH: Understanding the potency gap and risks
The clink of ice in the glass had been an evening “wind down” routine ever since…
How a broken hospital-to-home transition harms older adults
Families worry about stock market crashes. Retirees check their portfolios, track dividends, and follow market headlines.…