I currently serve as a Member-at-Large on the Communications Cabinet of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and one of the academy’s biggest efforts over the last few years is to reduce the number of distracted driving accidents that send drivers to the emergency room and operating tables. Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, I […]
Surgeon General Has Concerns Over Physician Burnout
We’ve talked about the rigors of the medical profession and how it can take a serious toll on doctors and nurses on the blog before, but now even the Surgeon General is speaking up about the dangers of physician burnout. According to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, the resulting burnout is pushing skilled workers […]
Medical Sensors Could Help Prevent Baseball Injuries
Opening Day for Major League Baseball has arrived! Hopefully your favorite team can stay healthy and challenge for a postseason birth this season. Medical science can’t help your cleanup batter hit a curveball, but it may soon help your best pitcher avoid an injury. According to Dr. Glenn Fleisig, a biomedical engineer at the American […]
The Right Shoe Features For Each Sport
Your feet can take a beating during athletic activity. Whether you’re rushing the quarterback, dribbling through defenders or sliding into home, oftentimes it’s our feet and legs that end up as the sorest parts of your body. That said, you can help protect your feet during sporting events by buying the right type of shoe […]
Medical Clowning and Prescribing a Smile
(The following article was written by Julie Rothschild Levi, a medical/party clown and editor/writer who gives medical clowning workshops to groups, organizations, schools and companies. The article was originally published on The Times of Israel website. The piece moved me on a personal and professional level, and I wanted to share it with my readers. For more information […]
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