Since I'm doing my best to stay off social media after Lent, I've filled my time going over things I like; football (Hala Madrid!), listening to funny podcasts, reading, imagining traveling (haha) and looking at beautiful architecture. Architecture is one of the first things I check out when I visit a new city. Usually in … Continue reading 10 Stunning Hospital Architecture Designs
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Publishing in Academic Medicine
As a freelance medical writer for over a decade now, I've been asked hundreds of times to write, edit and publish academic work. And always there are a few nutty queries. Queries that make me bang my head on the wall. So, here's my advice on publishing in academic medicine. I hope it clears a … Continue reading Publishing in Academic Medicine
How to Self Care for Medical Professionals?
What Is Self Care? Self care is the practice of preserving one's own health by actively taking steps. Medical professionals need self care just as much as other high risk professionals. This isn't a new concept. It's been studied among various medical professionals. Studies have shown that medical students who engage in self care tend … Continue reading How to Self Care for Medical Professionals?
Debunking Vaccine Myths
There are plenty of vaccine myths. Coming from a country where access to healthcare and a lack of education results in lower vaccination rates. It's rather shocking that on the other side of the pond, the reasons for not vaccinating are a matter of choice. Vaccine Myths In NY, I've seen every exanthem I've never … Continue reading Debunking Vaccine Myths
Dealing with Anti-microbial Resistance
When it comes to dealing with Anti-microbial resistance (AMR), here are some shocking facts. 490, 000 people developed multi-drug resistant TB globally, in 2016. The CDC lists urgent and serious threats from: Urgent Threats Clostridioides difficileCarbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)Drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae Serious Threats Multidrug-resistant AcinetobacterDrug-resistant CampylobacterFluconazole-resistant CandidaDrug-resistant SalmonellaSerotype TyphiExtended-spectrum Beta-lactamase producing EnterobacteriaceaeVancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosaDrug-resistant non-typhoidal SalmonellaDrug-resistant ShigellaMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)Drug-resistantStreptococcus pneumoniaeDrug-resistant Tuberculosis Concerning Threats Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA)Erythromycin-Resistant … Continue reading Dealing with Anti-microbial Resistance
Bioethics: Not all stem cell research is the same!
Last Sunday at the NY chapter meeting of the CMA, we were given a lecture by Dr. Alan Moy, MD. He's a pulmonologist and also the Director of John Paul II Stem Cell Research Institute. So quick question, which of the following stem cell therapies are made from illicit/ aborted fetal stem cell lines/ chimeras? … Continue reading Bioethics: Not all stem cell research is the same!