Advancements in Cardiology: A Clinical Perspective Cardiovascular disease remains a significant cause of mortality, with deaths approaching one million in 2020. Despite this daunting figure, recent years have witnessed substantial progress in cardiology and cardiac care, aimed at mitigating this burden. This article highlights key advancements in cardiac care, underscoring the evolving landscape of cardiovascular medicine. Investigational Therapies for Hypertension Hypertension, […]
Cultivating a Heart-Healthy Workplace: Strategies for Healthcare Teams The healthcare profession entails multifaceted roles characterized by demanding work environments, prolonged hours, and inherent occupational stressors. Such conditions predispose healthcare workers to heightened levels of stress and burnout, consequently impacting their mental and physical well-being. Alarmingly, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal a significant surge in burnout rates […]
Exploring the Interplay Between Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease An expanding body of research underscores the intricate relationship between mental health and cardiovascular disease (CVD), elucidating bidirectional links wherein compromised mental well-being heightens susceptibility to CVD, while cardiac ailments exacerbate the burden of mental health disorders. Understanding this complex interplay is paramount for healthcare practitioners to deliver comprehensive care and support to individuals navigating […]
What It Takes to Be a Paramedic and a Mom Balancing parenthood and a career is a difficult challenge, and considering that as of 2021 at least one parent is employed in 78.5 percent of families with children, it’s a common challenge, too. If you’re a mother looking to become an emergency responder, there are many considerations to take into account. Being an emergency medical technician […]
What Is the Gender Pay Gap Among Medical Professionals? What does the gender pay gap look like for medical professionals? Here’s the latest research about the gender pay gap and what you can do to help make it smaller. The Current Gap Stats The gender pay gap refers to a difference in salary between men and women who are performing the same job function. […]
3 Tips for Handling Holiday Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Emergencies The holiday season is filled with joy and excitement. However, for those of us on the frontlines responding to medical emergencies, the holiday season can also bring feelings of anxiety. Increased travel, worsening weather conditions, and a general sense of being in a rush cause the number of accidents and life-threatening emergencies to skyrocket during […]
How to Balance Residency with ACLS Certification Management Residency is a particularly demanding period of your healthcare training. It can also be one of the most crucial times of your medical career. Managing your residency and essential certifications can be stressful to juggle. However, it is important to remember to take care of yourself, too. You don’t have to take our word for […]
Healthy Tips for Healthcare Providers: Better Work-Life Balance Too often, medical professionals and first responders spend so much time thinking about the health and well-being of others that they forget to think about themselves. Basic lifesaving skills and your own health can — and do — go hand in hand. With these healthy tips for healthcare providers, you can find out how to […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Military Medical Career with BLS There are a variety of healthcare jobs in the military. Whether you are fresh out of high school and considering military medical school or an experienced medic who is volunteering and serving your country, a basic life support certification is one of the first and most important certifications you can complete.Here are just 3 ways that a BLS certification […]
