By Emily Milam, MD
Peer reviewed
The history of medical photography is rich and tracks the evolution of both technology and medicine. Photography’s application to medicine has become increasingly multifaceted with the advent of digital photography, smartphones, telemedicine, and the ease of photo sharing and storage.…
Welcome to HotSpots. In this series, we highlight unique websites of interest to the medical profession. Feel free to make suggestions for sites that should be featured in this series by clicking the comment field or sending us an email.
Matthew Vorsanger, MD
When we consider the accomplishments that have been made in the history of the field of medicine, taking a step back can reveal an astounding landscape.…
By Fernando Franco Cuadrado, MD, Julia Hyland Bruno, MD and Mark D. Schwartz, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
When flu season returns, we will all see patients with sniffles, aches and a mild to moderate fever. History, tradition and habit have made the treatment of fevers almost automatic; however, how many of us pause and consider evolutionary principles before recommending acetaminophen for a fever?…
Please enjoy this post from the archives dated January 30, 2010.
Mark D. Schwartz and Julia Hyland Bruno
Jeanne Calment rode her bicycle until age 100, quit smoking at 117, and died in 1977 at 122 years of age in Arles, France.…
By Robert Gianotti , MD, Todd Cutler, MD and Patrick Cocks, MD
Welcome. We are proud to present the first installment of a new section dedicated to exploring the roots of common medical terminology. We hope this will give you a chance to incorporate a historical perspective into your daily practice and to reflect on the rich and often unexpected stories lying at the heart of our profession.…
Mark D. Schwartz and Julia Hyland Bruno
Jeanne Calment rode her bicycle until age 100, quit smoking at 117, and died in 1977 at 122 years of age in Arles, France. This news-worthy story raises some questions: Why do we age at all?…
Mark Schwartz MD
Why do we age? Why is congestive heart failure so common? Why do so many of us wear glasses? Why is there a menopause? Why must we sleep? Why do we get febrile when infected?
Medical students, trainees, and physicians are drawn to questions of how the body works, so your likely first response to these intriguing questions is to think about pathophysiologic answers.…