Those with chronic diseases like diabetes not only suffer from the diseases themselves - but as we have observed recently with COVID-19 - they are also more susceptible to serious illness from other conditions and diseases. Finding effective ways for physicians to prevent and manage these diseases therefore remains critical. A new study … [Read more...]
New Data on Benefits of Cinnamon in Prediabetes
Use of Antibiotics with Potential for Resistance is on the Rise
Concern over antibiotic resistance has risen in recent years. Given the enormous potential for bacteria to evolve and our significant reliance on antibiotics to combat infection and maintain health, researchers and hospital physicians have led efforts to refrain from unnecessarily using antibiotics that have a high potential for resistance. As part … [Read more...]
3 Ways Physicians Should Negotiate Before Accepting a New Job
More than others in many other professions, physicians often avoid negotiations with potential employers. In particular, they stay away from negotiating their salaries. They often do not ask for more compensation before starting a new physician job, and they also do not ask for more money over their years of work in the same role. The result can be … [Read more...]
Measures to Identify Moral Injury Endured by Healthcare Workers
The term ‘moral injury’ originated in the military as a way to describe psychological stress caused by events that are interpreted as unjust. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term is being applied to refer to the emotionally difficult and unique circumstances that healthcare providers are facing, and there is significant concern that … [Read more...]
What COVID-19 Has Revealed About Job Security in the Healthcare Industry
While the healthcare industry has for decades been viewed as a sector with a high degree of job security, that security may be changing, especially for certain healthcare roles. Though some of these changes started before COVID-19, the effect of the pandemic on highly trained physicians was shocking to many. As non-urgent medical care grinded to … [Read more...]