In the race to get into competitive medical residency training, today’s medical students are chasing something…
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Hope is the lifeline: a deeper look into transplant care
A few months after meeting her during rounds at a dialysis center, an elderly woman gripped…
The hidden chains holding doctors back
If you have been to the circus and toured the tent where the elephants rest and…
Model context protocol: the standard that brings AI into clinical workflow
The real limitation of clinical AI isn’t the model; it’s the context. AI can draft notes,…
Closing the gap in respiratory care: How robotics can expand access in underserved communities
As a U.S.-licensed respiratory therapist and former ENT physician, I have seen firsthand how respiratory illnesses…
9 proven ways to gain cooperation in health care without commanding
You’ve probably had this experience. You ask someone—nicely—to do something that clearly needs to be done.…
The business lesson new doctors must unlearn
When graduating residents and fellows begin their careers as attending doctors, there is a wealth of…
Reclaiming trust in online health advice [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Urologist Diana…
Bird flu’s deadly return: Are we flying blind into the next pandemic?
Scientists have known about bird flu (H5N1) for decades as a virus that primarily affects birds.…
Why does rifaximin cost 95 percent more in the U.S. than in Asia?
Rifaximin, a minimally absorbed antibiotic, has become a cornerstone therapy for several gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable…