Category: Dental
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10 Examples of Outdated Heart Health Advice
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Cardiovascular diseases are a top cause of death worldwide. Health guidelines have changed as medical research has advanced our understanding of risk factors, like smoking. Staying updated on current research helps people make informed decisions about heart health and adopt practices to prevent heart disease and support long-term cardiovascular well-being.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Epinephrine response
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Examine a clinical case of a 73-year-old man with hypotension during surgery and learn about the pharmacological mechanisms, including desensitization, affecting his response to epinephrine. Enhance your understanding of managing intraoperative hypotension effectively.
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How to Fill Out Your Match Application
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The Match process is a crucial milestone for medical students. Discover essential tips for crafting a standout application, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, and effective program research to help you succeed in your residency journey. Good luck!
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The Best Resolutions for Healthcare Students in 2025
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Welcome, future clinicians and caregivers, to 2025! While it may seem old-fashioned, setting resolutions is more than just making a list to forget by the end of January. It’s about sculpting your path to becoming the best version of yourself, both personally and professionally, while setting the stage for a…
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Dispelling Disability Myths: Helpful Insights for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals
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According to the CDC, approximately one in four US adults will experience a disability at some point in their lives. Despite how common disability is, people with disabilities face ongoing misconceptions and biases that contribute to existing disparities in healthcare access and quality. It’s crucial to address and dispel these…
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Understanding Substance Use Disorder: A helpful guide for health professionals
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a health condition involving a patient’s uncontrolled use of a substance, such as alcohol, drugs, and medications, that affects an individual’s daily life by impairing their physical and mental health, along with social functioning. There are about 20 million people in the US (approximately 6% of the total…
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Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Access and Quality
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“I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person’s family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems if I am to care adequately for the sick.” Dr. Louis Lasagna, 1964 We all want…
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11 Tips for Taking a Patient History
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A comprehensive medical history is vital for an accurate diagnosis, developing personalized treatment plans, and establishing a good rapport with your patients. On today’s Osmosis blog, let’s take note of some helpful tips for recording a high-quality medical history.
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Emotional Intelligence for Clinicians: Practical tips for future health professionals
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Dr. Amin Azzam recently hosted an Osmosis webinar offering valuable advice on the importance of emotional intelligence and resilience in healthcare. In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re sharing his top-notch advice and discussing the crucial role EI, EQ, and emotional well-being play in today’s healthcare landscape. It should be no surprise that characteristics…
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The Top 10 Medical Advances in History
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Explore the Top 10 Medical Advances in History that have transformed healthcare and significantly improved global life expectancy. Key innovations include antibiotics, discovered by Alexander Fleming, which revolutionized infection treatment, and insulin, which has turned diabetes from a death sentence into a manageable condition. The development of vaccines has eradicated…
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Breaking Bad News: Using the SPIKES Protocol vs. the BREAKS Protocol
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Learn how to deliver tough medical news to patients using the SPIKES and BREAKS protocols to enhance communication and create better patient outcomes.
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Dental Hygiene During Coronavirus: How to Avoid the Dentist’s Office
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Today’s guest post from The Teeth Blog shares tips and best practices for taking care of your teeth and avoiding unnecessary trips to the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing global pandemic situation has placed everyone on high alert: anxiety is running high, people are experiencing a strange combination of…
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A List of High-Impact Medical Education Journals
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Medical education research improves teaching and training strategies, helps determine effective policies for the field, and shapes the future of clinical practice.