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The Essential Role of Clinical Social Workers in Modern Medicine: What Aspiring Medical Professionals Need to Know

September 17, 2024 by [email protected]

As medicine advances, so does the need for a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, making the collaboration between clinical social workers and other medical professionals essential. Aspiring medical professionals must understand that clinical social workers play a crucial role in this collaborative environment. For aspiring doctors, understanding how to work seamlessly with clinical social workers … Read more

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Mental Health Tips for Medical Professionals and Students

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by [email protected]

Mental Health Awareness Month is an important time to spotlight the mental well-being of not only practicing medical professionals but also medical students, who face their own set of unique challenges. High demands, intense study hours, and the pressure of constant assessments can take a toll on their mental health. Here are some effective strategies … Read more

Healing the Hurt: Career Paths for Treating Chronic Pain in Healthcare

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Ways to Define Yourself as a Doctor in Pain Management Chronic pain can come in many forms, and unless we somehow find a cure-all for human ailments, pain is likely to remain a part of our everyday lives. While most people are fortunate enough to not have to suffer from pain persisting longer than a … Read more

How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout

September 4, 2024February 11, 2022 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Caregiving for those who are elderly or living with disabilities comes with both rewards and challenges, as any caregiver will tell you. It can be greatly satisfying to bring comfort and support to those in need, whether you are caring for a family member or are a professional caregiver. But the challenges are many, too. … Read more

12 Ways to Reduce Your Risk For Breast Cancer

September 4, 2024September 23, 2018 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Story at a Glance Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. There are factors you can’t control, such as heredity links or breast density. However, today’s article provides 12 different ways you can minimize your risk of breast cancer. All of them are things you … Read more

Your Chances of Being Infected With Hepatitis

September 7, 2024June 5, 2018 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Story at a Glance Your chances of being infected with hepatitis may be greater than you think. 325 million people globally have hepatitis B or hepatitis C and don’t even know it. That’s because they feel perfectly fine. But the longer it goes without treatment, the greater the chance of liver damage. There are five … Read more

Managing Hypertension

September 5, 2024May 10, 2018 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Story at a Glance Hypertension is a worldwide epidemic and public health concern. Awareness is key to blood pressure control. The story provides a general review for managing hypertension. Symptoms Causes Risk factors Complications Diagnosis and new blood pressure ranges Lifestyle changes Early detection and control can mean the difference between ongoing health and a … Read more

Self-Care Tips for Medical Professionals

October 31, 2023March 14, 2018 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Nurses, surgeons, doctors…all healthcare professionals lead busy lives. The mental and physical demands of their work can be challenging and extremely tiring. The paradox of being a healthcare professional is that even though we care for others, we often lose sight of our health and habits among our busy day-to-day lives. You may feel like … Read more

8 Medical Lab Technician Careers

September 1, 2024March 13, 2018 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Provide indirect patient care and still be a vital member of a medical team Story at a Glance Many people in healthcare work behind the scenes.

Does Technology Put Your Health at Risk?

November 1, 2023February 9, 2018 by Dr Anton Scheepers

Story at a Glance Does technology put your health at risk? There are seven ways it could be. Light from your devices could impact your sleep and make you more hungry when you normally wouldn’t be. Eye strain, neck, and shoulder pain are common complaints of people who use computers for long hours. Use of … Read more