Tag: physicians

Doctors Share their Off-the-Clock CPR Stories

We know you’re familiar with the words, “Is there a doctor in the house?” We occasionally ask the Sermo network of global physicians to share their off-the-clock doctor experiences, when they needed to spring into…

What Should I Do With My Extra Medication?

When it comes to surplus medication leftover from a prescription, many may feel the natural urge to just toss it in the garbage, or perhaps flush it down the toilet. However, the FDA has long been trying…

Organ Donation: Opt-In vs Opt-Out?

April is Nation Donate Life Month, which consists of regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ donors and potentially save lives. 116,000+ people are on the national transplant waiting list,…

Is Depression Worse in the Western World?

Depression has become so prevalent in our society that many argue that it is an epidemic. In fact, 20 percent of the American population will experience at least one episode of what we refer to as clinical depression.…

Floating Doctors Case: Popliteal Rash

Shared by a US physician with the Floating Doctors A 49-year old male with no past medical history presents with a one week history of macerated skin with fissures and minimal serosanguineous exudate in bilateral popliteal…

Wearing a Helmet When Skiing/Snowboarding?

It’s accepted as common practice that one should always put safety first and wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, bicycle, or skateboard, but what about the importance of wearing a helmet on the ski…

Drs Share Their Strange Medical Souvenirs Stories

We recently published a post asking physicians about the stories behind their scars. One doctor commented about a scar left behind after having a tumor removed, and another doctor commented to ask if they’d been allowed to keep the…