Project ReAnima: Will Death Become Obsolete?
What is it that makes our lives so valuable? Perhaps it’s that we only get one shot to do everything the right way, living fully until our vessels give out. …But what if death was more of an option than finality? Recent approvals from an Institutional Review Board at the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. and in India may finally bring us closer to not just cheating death, but actually reversing it....
Cutting Edge: Robotic Surgeons and Automated Medicine
Of the many advancements made in science, few may be as promising as those used to save lives. Over several decades, the field of robotics has given rise to assistive surgical technologies that have revolutionized operating rooms. As humans we are limited to a certain range of dexterity and focus, often training for many hours just to hone the necessary skills. This is especially true of surgeons and other critically tasked medically...
How are NFP Hospitals Actually the Most Profitable?
A study published in the May issue of Health Affairs demonstrated to the public that nonprofit does not necessarily mean ‘no profit.’ For the fiscal year of 2013, the profitability of more than 3,000 acute care hospitals was analyzed. The bottom line: In 2013, 7 of the top 10 most profitable hospitals in the United States were nonprofit hospitals, each netting over $160 million in profits. This leaves many people scratching their...
Leave the Mess and Stress on the Job
As physicians, there are parts to a job that can create a negative impact even though you love your job. Some situations can drain your energy either by having a difficult patient, a negative outcome, or other stressful factors. That is part of the job; if it were easy and enjoyable all the time then more people would do it. But it is important to leave your stressful day behind you when you leave. Otherwise you will begin to see only...
Physicians Refuse to Prescribe Medical Cannabis
After hearing about many of the medical miracles that have stemmed from the use of medical cannabis, it’s hard to imagine that some people are not on board with this form of treatment. One crowd that is not in support of many of the recent medical cannabis laws is quite shocking – physicians. Physicians all across the United States are opting out of their new ability to prescribe cannabis to patients, but why? Why...