I remember a night during my first year of residency in oncology when I was on…
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How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
“Dr. Who?” the child asked. “Dr. Hijano,” I said. “But you can call me Dr. Diego.…
COVID-19 was real: a doctor’s frontline account
Once upon a time there was a pandemic, despite what the “deniers” and conspiracy theorists say.…
The link between chronic back pain and depression
When a patient walks into an orthopedic spine clinic, most providers are focused on one thing:…
Why AI must support, not replace, human intuition in health care
When I was a new hospitalist in a tertiary center, I once told a colleague, “Looks…
How AI is finally fixing the electronic health record [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician executive…
Aging in place: Why home care must replace nursing homes
I have been a physician for 44 years. Besides my office and hospital practice, I also…
How gut bacteria shape your mental health and mood
The gut-brain axis is a key player in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression,…
Why medicalizing death could strip it of meaning
We’ve medicalized nearly everything in life—birth, aging, sleep, even boredom. Now, in the spirit of efficiency,…
Why sedation access varies by clinic and hospital
My recent experience as a cancer patient has illuminated many things. It has shown me how…