We’ve talked about the problem of physician and resident burnout rates on the blog a few times in the past couple months, but now the Surgeon General is speaking out about the problem. Vivek Murthy told MedPage Today that physician burnout turns people away from joining the healthcare field, which is problematic as our population […]
Doctor Burnout in ICUs Reaching Critical Mass
The healthcare industry is one of the most demanding industries in the workforce, and that demand to act quickly, rationally and correctly is even more intensified in intensive care units across the country. So it’s no surprise that burnout rates for doctors in ICUs are reaching critically high levels, according to a new report. The […]
We’re Doing Better At Managing Concussions In Athletes
New research out of the Medical College of Wisconsin suggests that coaches, trainers, parents and players are doing a better job of managing concussions in high school and college athletes. In an effort to determine how often athletes acheived a symptom-free waiting period (SFWP) prior to returning to sport, researchers looked at data from a […]
Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death in US
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the most recent statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics. The most recent data is actually the 2014 numbers, but it shines a light on what areas of health we should focus on if we want to live longer. The numbers […]
Running Can Help Prevent Arthritis of the Knee
Running certainly takes a toll on our body, but many people believe that running actually contributes to knee degeneration over time. Sure, that repetitive stress can lead to injuries and at times knee pain, but a new study recently took aim at the idea that running is a cause of knee osteoarthritis. The findings were published […]
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