Do no harm: A moral imperative to be the change in healthcare
“Can you please come see Mr. S in room six? His nose is bleeding, and he is very angry,” the nurse calls. Calls like this
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Rotator cuff tears: What you need to know
Whether you’re a professional athlete or weekend warrior, injuries are bound to happen – including injuries that involve the shoulder. In fact, rotator cuff tears
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Living with alopecia: Resilience through shared experiences and support
At first, I thought my then seven-year old daughter, Sophia, had her hair pulled up too tight in the “up-do” she got at her friend’s
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Body of Work podcast: Healthcare on a global scale
While global health challenges such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are still prevalent, non-communicable conditions such as heart disease and cancer are also significantly impacting
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Study explores connection between autism spectrum disorder and anxiety
Anxiety, in the right doses, actually serves an important function. For example, anxiety can help us respond to a dangerous situation, or motivate us to
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Body of Work podcast: The importance of vaccines and public health
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1992. While the spread of measles can be prevented with the MMR vaccine, misinformation about
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Fact vs. fiction: Understanding OCD and related conditions
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder and how does it differ from related psychological conditions? Dr. Eric Storch explains.
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Five facts you should know about hiatal hernias
As a medical professional and board-certified thoracic surgeon, I understand there is lot of information out there about common medical conditions that individuals deal with
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Triggered: Understanding myofascial pain syndrome
Most people chalk it up to typical aches and pains, but myofascial pain syndrome is more than that. In fact, an estimated nine million Americans
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More than appearance concerns: What is body dysmorphic disorder?
Summertime can bring about feelings of self-consciousness. You might find yourself thinking: “How will I look at the next pool party or wedding?” But for
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