A recent KFF poll indicated that 95% of people, across party lines, trust physicians for accurate health information. This must never be taken for granted. Link to poll: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2818265 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,…
Today, 15 years ago, my eldest daughter Bayan died after a brutal battle with cancer. And so, today, I wear pink at work in honor of her memory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…
In this video episode of Healthcare Musings, Dr. Hassaballa shares how he is totally grossed out by cicadas and then reflects over the biology of human disgust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com…
September 17 is Physician Suicide Awareness Day. I’ve seen the face of physician suicide, and it is devastating.
In this latest Journal Club episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses an article about potassium replacement after cardiac surgery. Could this be the beginning of a more sensible potassium replacement protocol? Study link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823246
CMS has proposed another cut in physician reimbursement. Really? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
Just as important as battling critical illness, the battle against an ignoble death is crucial in the ICU. Dr. Hassaballa reflects.
As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games enter their final week, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how wonderful it is to watch.
Dr. Hassaballa shares advice for those students starting medical school.
Dr. Hassaballa discusses a recent study about using noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation prior to intubation. Study link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2313680
Some say drinking alcohol may prevent food poisoning. Umm…not really.
Dr. Hassaballa discusses a devastating case of toxic shock syndrome, and its pathology and pathophysiology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
In this latest episode of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the latest evidence regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis. Article link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404245 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
As an Intensivist, I wage multiple battles in the ICU. In this latest episode, I reflect on what those battles are.
Dr. Hassaballa reflects on what it means to be an ICU Doctor and a father. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa remind us to always be on the lookout for sepsis, which can manifest as a variety of conditions.
As we conclude Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how the definition of sepsis changes depending on which insurance company the patient uses.
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Dr. Hassaballa expresses his appreciation and gratitude to Nurses everywhere. Happy Nurses Week 2024! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
December is a difficult month for me and my family. This is because in December, on the 30th to be exact, our eldest daughter was born in 1996. And she passed away after a brutal battle with lymphoma in June of 2009. And to help me deal with the grief…
In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the utmost importance of having advanced directives in place now, when you’re healthy and of sound mind. Living Will Link: https://www.legalzoom.com/marketing/estate-planning/living-will Healthcare Power of Attorney: https://legaltemplates.net/form/lt/medical-power-of-attorney/ (https://legaltemplates.net/form/lt/medical-power-of-attorney/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%7B24-Medical%20Power%20of%20Attorney%7D&utm_term=healthcare%20power%20of%20attorney&utm_campaign_id=684958740&utm_adgroup=%7BMedical%20Power%20of%20Attorney%7D&utm_adgroup_id=36797636042&utm_content=425715906427&device=m&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBI857WdeppmgsY1w1oxRSEfZLfLHeEb12KZcJh2EtXBD0VdDv1D_r0aAkWdEALw_wcB)
A new Gallup poll (https://news.gallup.com/poll/642704/americans-sleeping-less-stressed.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication) , published April 19, 2024, shows that more Americans feel they do not get enough sleep each night. In this latest episode, Dr. Hassaballa - a Board-certified Sleep Medicine Specialist - discusses why this is so very bad for your health and wellbeing. This is…
In this latest installment of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discussed a large study of COVID vaccines and adverse events of special interest. Study link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X24001270 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
Dr. Hassaballa interviews patient experience executive and patient advocate Dominic Kayatta about a negative experience of a family whose loved one died in the ICU. The patient's family gave us permission to share this story, and we are eternally grateful. Thank you. This is a public episode. If you would…