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4 resolutions for a new academic year

By Angelica | Jul 5, 2020 | Comments Off on 4 resolutions for a new academic year

With a flip of a calendar page, the new academic year is upon us. For much of the workforce, July 1st signifies the halfway point of the fiscal year, and most Americans would say that each new year starts on January 1st. However, those of us in academia, particularly those of us in medical and…

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A public health update on COVID-19 [PODCAST]

By Angelica | Jul 5, 2020 | Comments Off on A public health update on COVID-19 [PODCAST]

“Over the last 100 years, the U.S. has had to respond to five avian flu pandemics. The most severe was the 1918 avian influenza infecting 1/3 of the world’s population and killing 650,000 Americans. It was also the last time wide-spread containment, mitigation, and isolation strategies were used in the U.S. Seldom mentioned about the…

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Pandemic behavioral health tips from a psychiatrist [PODCAST]

By Angelica | Jul 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Pandemic behavioral health tips from a psychiatrist [PODCAST]

“The unparalleled and pervasive nature of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has touched all of us in some way. There is limited, albeit growing, research on the mental health effects of disasters.  A recent review article pointed out the potentially negative consequences of prolonged quarantine, while other research from Wuhan, China, highlighted the impact of COVID-19, particularly amongst healthcare personnel. Psychiatrists and…

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What happens when you are not the hero: a story of forgiveness

By Angelica | Jul 4, 2020 | Comments Off on What happens when you are not the hero: a story of forgiveness

In early 2001, my sister was tired, paler than usual. We didn’t think much of it. Then, months passed, and crimson pinpoints appeared on her skin. My brother and I took turns grasping her arm and snickering as our handprints would appear as red dots just a few minutes later. Symptoms amassed silently, but on my…

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A graduation speech to a residency class

By Angelica | Jul 4, 2020 | Comments Off on A graduation speech to a residency class

I feet truly honored to have been asked to speak at your graduation and to have a chance to share on this day with all of you. We are experiencing a truly singular moment, and I imagine you are hoping that I might say something that would be comforting or inspiring, and I really can’t…

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Coronavirus stimulus check 2: Get it together, Congress

By Angelica | Jul 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus stimulus check 2: Get it together, Congress
coronavirus stimulus check 2

Many Americans are waiting for coronavirus stimulus check number 2, and the June jobs report caused some to think there won’t be one. However, it sounds like a second round of IRS stimulus checks is still possible. In fact, we might even be able to say that it’s likely. Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences […]

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COVID-19 is a grim reminder of my roots

By Angelica | Jul 4, 2020 | Comments Off on COVID-19 is a grim reminder of my roots

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic gripped New York City, I have come to dread calling home to my parents. Every conversation ultimately leads to the question: “Is everyone okay?” This is always followed by a pause as my parents consider how much to tell me. Over the past few months, I learned on an almost…

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Why physicians must speak out about social inequity

By Angelica | Jul 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Why physicians must speak out about social inequity

A guest column by the American College of Physicians, exclusive to KevinMD. The recent occurrence of widespread civil unrest in the context of the coronavirus pandemic has challenged us as physicians about our appropriate role in dealing with both. The response of doctors to the pandemic has been fairly straightforward.  The central role of individual…

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The most important and erroneously reported vital sign in medicine

By Angelica | Jul 4, 2020 | Comments Off on The most important and erroneously reported vital sign in medicine

What if I told you that the most important vital sign of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely being incorrectly reported in almost every doctor’s office, urgent care center, and hospital around the country? The everyday citizen probably believes that this is an exaggeration, but most physicians know that this is unfortunately, accurate. Let’s step back…

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This is a time for national unity, not sensationalism [PODCAST]

By Angelica | Jul 3, 2020 | Comments Off on This is a time for national unity, not sensationalism [PODCAST]

“Recent articles have accused some physicians of hoarding medications for themselves during our international medical crisis. Authors such as these should be ashamed of their coverage and wasted ability on sensationalism when they could be spending their time informing the public about the dangers of COVID-19 and the actions communities, hospitals, physicians, businesses, and public…

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