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Patient Compliance

  • Great saves: Choosing unwisely?

    Doctors share moments, big and small, when things could have gone wrong but went right. Dr. Chris Sun discusses the benefits of making a choice, which on the face of it, seems like the wrong decision.
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  • Unraveling the biology of a mysterious condition: stuttering

    For centuries, people have feared being judged for stuttering, a condition often misunderstood as a psychological problem caused by things like bad parenting or emotional trauma. But research presented at a science conference on Saturday explores its biological underpinnings: genetics and brain differences.
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  • The two-way benefits of mentorship

    Looking for more happiness in your work? I've found that when done right, mentoring students can be a source of joy, fresh ideas and career fulfillment.
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  • Great saves: A second chance

    Doctors share moments, big and small, when things could have gone wrong but went right. Dr. Rod Lim discusses a confidence crossroads.
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  • Drugs used in recovery and how they work

    Addiction is an inability to stop consuming certain drugs, alcohol, or nicotine. While people may feel comfort when they use such substances, they are harmful to both mental and physical health. Fortunately, addictions may be successfully treated with therapy and medication.
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  • Great saves: Hats off and tick tricks

    Doctors share moments, big and small, when things could have gone wrong but went right. Dr. Clover Hemans shared how in the brief encounter of giving a COVID-19 vaccine, many other patient problems get noticed.
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  • Neurosurgeon gets two-month suspension for not doing five-minute brain drainage check

    The device that controlled the drainage was made of magnet and the patient had an MRI post-surgery. Had Dr. Khalil Khalaf checked–as his patient had asked repeatedly–he would have seen the device was set for maximum flow.
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  • Great saves: Injury in hiding

    Doctors share moments, big and small, when things could have gone wrong but went right. Dr. Kimberly Fernandes talks about the digging sometimes needed to uncover the full picture of an injury.
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