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Assessing Ankle Injuries From Stretch to Tear
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/assessing-ankle-injuries-from-stretch-to-tear/4154/Ankle injuries extend from the common sprain, to the complex arthritis case that could warrant total joint replacement surgery. With respect to the basic sprain, why do we see so many of these injuries in our practices: are our ankles not strong enough, are we wearing the wrong shoes or are we simplHow They Built a Clinic Where There Was None in Lwala, Kenya
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-global-medicine/how-they-built-a-clinic-where-there-was-none-in-lwala-kenya/4040/Growing up in Lwala, Kenya, a small rural community in western Africa, 45 minutes from the nearest paved road and two hours from a hospital, brothers Milton and Fred Ochieng' watched members in their community die simply because they could not get to a doctor quickly enough. As children, the brotherA Practical Guide to Global Medical Volunteerism
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-global-medicine/a-practical-guide-to-global-medical-volunteerism/3987/The health of people around the world is frequently said to be a global responsibility, one that is shared and often spearheaded by medical professionals in the United States. How can we help to build sustainable international medical projects? And what practical, financial and ethical issues must bCurbing ‘Brain Drain’: Keeping Research Talent at Home
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-global-medicine/curbing-brain-drain-keeping-research-talent-at-home/3971/Improving public health in the developing world depends on a number of factors, such as adequate financing, strong governmental and private support, and stable local infrastructures that include hospitals, laboratories, and health professionals. While funds allocated to tackle global diseases have rIncisionless Brain Surgery
https://reachmd.com/programs/medical-breakthroughs-from-penn-medicine/incisionless-brain-surgery/3873/Minimally-invasive surgery is generally an attractive option, but how reliable and effective is brain surgery performed through the nose? Dr. Jason Newman, assistant professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, explores the rapidly evolvinDeep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/deep-brain-stimulation-for-treatment-resistant-depression/3838/Standard treatments for depression are effective in providing relief in most cases. However, some individuals suffer from depression that does not diminish despite adequate trials of antidepressants, psychotherapy and even electroconvulsive therapy. There is new hope for those suffering from treatmeWhat Patients Want to Know About Vaccine Safety
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-childrens-health/what-patients-want-to-know-about-vaccine-safety/3476/Patients are increasingly seeking accurate information about vaccine safety. Many reach out to friends and family and others scan media reports or search the Internet. But most patients still consider their primary care physician the main source for reliable information. Host Dr. Jennifer Shu welcomDelivering the Best Outcome in Critical Care
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/delivering-the-best-outcome-in-critical-care/3399/Who delivers the best critical care, the critical care specialist or the physician without those credentials? Dr. Mitchell Levy, Professor of Medicine at Brown Medical School and Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Rhode Island Hospital discusses his recent study on the associatioThe Business of Physician Rankings
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-public-health-policy/the-business-of-physician-rankings/3322/While physician ranking systems are in their infancy, a California Healthcare Foundation survey showed upwards trends in the number of patients that are gathering information and selecting physicians based on these systems. How can a subjective, non-clinical ranking system have any legitimacy? TheAntioxidants in Patients Treated for Cancer
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/antioxidants-in-patients-treated-for-cancer/3314/For our patients undergoing cancer treatment, what role do antioxidant substances play? Further, should we encourage or actively discourage these patients from taking them? Dr. Brian Lawenda, assistant professor of radiation oncology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, discusses the ration