Category: Medicine
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What is atrial fibrillation? And how it is diagnosed?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia affecting millions worldwide. It is characterized by an irregular heartbeat originating from the heart’s upper chambers (atria). AF can have significant health consequences, including an increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and mortality. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate management are essential. In this article, we will discuss the…
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Understanding medicine: Top 5 apps all healthcare professionals should use
Technology has become part of our daily lives. It is no secret that it has also made its way into our healthcare system. For centuries, we have been recording our medical charts in writing. Gone are the days when we need to write down everything, and now we have to sit in front of the…
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Understanding medicine: why do you need to talk about the code status?
Code status is defined as the type of treatment someone wants in an emergent situation. It is one of the most important questions you should consider in case you get sick and land in the hospital. You will probably be asked this same question several times during your hospitalization. Questions such as what would you…
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Opinions in medicine: Why do resident physicians deserve better pay?
Resident physicians are doctors that completed medical school and are in the process of becoming specialists. The number of years required to graduate depend on their specialty and interest. Some residencies are three years in length, while some are seven years. Unfortunately, this population is the most vulnerable as they have one of the lowest…
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Understanding medicine: why you should avoid unnecessary testing?
Our media often report medical malpractice and how doctors miss diagnoses that change the patients’ lives to boost viewership. It encourages patients to sue physicians, which leads to defensive medicine in the West. As physicians, we are taught the human pathophysiology of diseases, but we are also trained always to cover our butts. I still…
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Understanding medicine: when to go to the hospital instead of the urgent care?
Going to an Urgent Care facility can be easy to get some minor medical care. However, you should not go to urgent care for certain medical conditions. Delay of care in certain situations can lead to significant damage to your health. Although each urgent Care in the United States has a good triage process, you…
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Understanding medicine: what does it take to become a doctor?
Becoming a physician is no easy task. It is a decision that should not be taken lightly because of its long commitments. An average physician takes 10 to 12 years to complete their training. The length of training depends on the area of practice. Internal medicine requires four years of undergraduate, four years of medical…
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Understanding medicine: Why I choose internal medicine
There are so many specialties in the field of medicine. It is a very daunting task for many medical students to choose an area that may impact the rest of their careers. Many of them have to make such decisions in year two and year three, so they can apply and interview during the last…
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Understanding medicine: What you should expect when you are in the hospital
You got sick, and unfortunately, you have to go to the hospital. Doctors tell you that you may have to be admitted for a few days. You might have heard that every hospital is different, and there are rules that you have to follow. Having worked in multiple hospitals, there are many commonalities and differences.…