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fromThe Walrus
5 hours ago

How "Casino Shifts" Help ER Doctors Work into the Night and Save Lives | The Walrus

Emergency room physicians often arrive early to manage patient overload, facing challenges like fatigue and circadian rhythm disruption.
Healthcare
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Pitt's Irene Choi Wants to Borrow Joy's IDGAF Badge

Joy Kwon prioritizes her well-being over the pressures of the ER, highlighting the issue of burnout among medical professionals.
fromVulture
3 days ago

Don't Underestimate Emma, Says The Pitt's Laetitia Hollard

Emma's first shift in the ER is marked by chaotic and traumatic cases, including maggots in a cast and a drug overdose, testing her emotional resilience.
Medicine
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 week ago

'The Pitt' shows an ER getting shut down by a cyberattack that is totally true to life | Fortune

HBO Max's series realistically portrays healthcare challenges, including a cyberattack's impact on patient care in an urban emergency room.
fromDefector
3 months ago

What Did We Get Stuck In Our Rectums Last Year? | Defector

"REPORTS A BAG OF MARIJUANA HAS BEEN IN HER VAGINA FOR 2 DAYS AND IS UNCOMFORTABLE" BRACELET CHARMS 2 VIBRATORS 2 PENIS RING "WAS USING A PIECE OF PLASTIC TO MASTURBATE WHEN GOT SPOOKED BY THE WIND OUTSIDE AND THREW THE SHEET OVER HERSELF IN THE PROCESS LODGING THE PIECE OF PLASTIC DEEPER INTO HER VAGINA AND WASN'T ABLE TO RETRIEVE" DETERGENT POD PLUNGER CAP BEER BOTTLE, "WAS ON A CRUISE ON HER HONEYMOON"
Medicine
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

This Is The Scary Reason Urgent Care Doctors Want You To Think Twice Before Walking In

Use urgent care for mild-to-moderate conditions; seek the emergency room for severe, life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe abdominal pain, stroke signs, or trauma.
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Canada news
fromsyracuse
7 months ago

Syracuse Mets seek ideas for new team name (Good Morning CNY for Aug. 6)

Syracuse Mets are seeking a new team name and asking for public suggestions.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Was It Synchronicity, Mere Coincidence, or Something Else?

As the doctor emerged from the room, he glanced at the Urgency Map, previously filled with patients' names. One nurse blurted out, 'You’ve got a patient, and guess who it is? It's your mom!' The doctor froze, panic setting in as he processed the implications of what had been played off as a harmless prank. The absurdity intertwined with his growing anxiety created a moment of heightened synchronicity that felt both eerie and humorous at once.
Mental health
UK news
fromwww.theboltonnews.co.uk
9 months ago

Dad issues warning as 'false widow spider' bite puts him in hospital

A man suffered severe pain after being bitten by what he believes was a false widow spider, resulting in a hospital visit.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

Help! I've Found There Is One Way to Get the Medical Care You Need. My Boyfriend Refuses to Do It.

Advocating for oneself in medical situations is crucial for receiving proper care.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Actress Taylor Dearden talks about portraying neurodivergence on 'The Pitt'

'The Pitt' accurately portrays medical scenarios and neurodivergent characters, receiving acclaim from professionals in the field.
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