Mon.Sep 30, 2024

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4 downsides to being an academic physician (the dark side of academic medicine)

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : Click on the image above (or link below) to watch the video! [link] In a previous post/YouTube video , I discuss why I stayed in academic medicine. But with anything in life, where there are benefits, there are downsides. As a medical student, I remember reading and hearing about how academic medicine jobs included a lot of promotion pressures [to apply for professorship; which is why everyone is hustling/stressed to do research] and lower pay.

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F. Brantley Scott: Pioneer in men’s health

The Stitch

The first inflatable penile implant was developed by Dr. F. Brantley Scott, former professor and urologist at Baylor College of Medicine. The post F. Brantley Scott: Pioneer in men’s health appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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From replicant's dream to reality: Imaging AI at Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine

A new Penn Medicine-developed AI tool is providing a new level of diagnostic precision to physicians reviewing patient scans.

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Top 3 Reasons Choose our EMT Certificate Program

Pima Medical Institute

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a critical role in healthcare, often first on the scene to provide important care in emergencies. EMTs are quick-thinking, work well under pressure and are a calming force in a crisis. If your passion involves helping others, Pima Medical Institute’s EMT certificate program could be the perfect first step toward a rewarding healthcare career.

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Who Deserves Ozempic The Ethical Challenges of Weight-Loss Use

IU School of Medicine

There isn’t enough Ozempic for everyone who wants it. People with health conditions like type 2 diabetes and severe obesity should get it before people who hope to lose a few pounds. As the new ‘miracle drug’ for weight loss, Ozempic is one of the most popular new drugs in America. This has come mostly from the media, celebrities, and TikTok influencers praising it for its short-term effects, but not from experts.

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Lumbar Discectomy: The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants in Spine Surgery

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

A lumbar discectomy is a life-changing procedure for many patients suffering from back pain due to a herniated disc. While the surgeon performs the critical task of removing the damaged portion of the disc, surgical assistants (RNFA, PA, CSA) play an equally important role in ensuring the operation runs smoothly. From setup to post-op care, their expertise contributes to a successful outcome.