According to researchers at Duke Orthopedic Surgery, the lifetime costs of forgoing a surgical operation to repair a torn rotator cuff may be more expensive than undergoing a procedure to fix the issue. When all factors were accounted for, researchers noted that among patients between the ages of 30 and 79, the average societal savings […]
Weight Loss Boosts Heart Health in Women
A new study published by researchers at the University of Arizona found that overweight and obese women who lost at least 10 percent of their body weight over a two-year period saw improvements in nearly every cardiometabolic health measure. According to co-author Dr. Cynthia A. Thomson, the study proves that a well-maintained diet is key […]
Are Today’s Surgeons Less Prepared Than Past Generations?
As we noted when we broke down seven pros and cons of surgeon work-hour restrictions, the biggest question that came out of the new guidelines was, “Is it better to have a well-rested surgeon, or a well-trained one?” According to new research by The Annals of Surgery, young doctors are much more likely to be […]
Doctors Much More Likely to Suffer From Burnout Than Other Professionals
A new study revealed that doctors and physicians were much more likely to suffer from burnout than other working professionals. Last week we noted that doctors and medical students were at an increased risk to suffer from anxiety and depression, but the new study may be even more concerning, as fatigued doctors put the health […]
Doctors at Heightened Risk for Depression
A new study out of Australia found that doctors and medical students are much more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and suffer from psychological distress than the general population. The study examined over 14,000 doctors and medical students, and the results were alarming. They found: 1 in 5 medical students had dealt with suicidal thoughts […]
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