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Grasping Hard MCAT Topics: The Three Levels of Conformity – Compliance, Identification, and Internalization
The Medical Humanist blog is shifting focus to explore core topics linking preparation for the MCAT with insights into human behavior. This includes a discussion on conformity’s three levels: compliance, identification, and internalization. Understanding these concepts is crucial for future medical professionals to effectively relate to patients and colleagues.
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Managing Core Temperature in the Texas Heat: The Hidden Strain of Post-Workout Fatigue
Living and training in Texas has its advantages, but the intense heat poses post-workout challenges. Exercising elevates body temperature and prolonged heat causes delayed cooling, fatigue, and increased heart rate. Persistent thermal stress impacts daily activities, but managing core temperature with strategies like AC, hydration, and recovery can mitigate these effects and maintain overall health.
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Training Jiu Jitsu Around the World: A Unique Cultural Immersion
Jiu Jitsu offers a unique opportunity for cultural immersion and personal growth. The sport transcends language barriers and allows for meaningful connections with others. Training around the world provides a chance to engage with different teaching styles and techniques while staying physically fit and mentally balanced. Moreover, the release of endorphins during training helps reduce…
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Echoes of Neglect: The Prevalence and Impact of Tuberculosis in Dachau
To describe the dire conditions of Dachau concentration camp during World War II as a symbolically predominant affliction affecting prisoners physically, it is a stark portrait of health crises with tuberculosis (TB). In this setting designed to make human dignity recede, the common occurrence of TB points to a grave consequence of systemic neglect and
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Post 27: Carl Clauberg and the Ethical Dilemmas of Medical Legacy
Through history’s weave, some figures pop up in ways you can’t miss, not just for their mind-bending breakthroughs but also for the murky ethical questions tagging along. Carl Clauberg fits the bill perfectly, with a tale that knits together groundbreaking medical strides and some pretty serious moral head-scratchers. Initially cheered on as a trailblazer in
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Post 26: The Evolution of Hospital-Based Emergency Departments: A Journey Through Time:
To tell the truth, the emergency department (ED) of current times is the front-line of direct health care in each and every modern hospital. The very concept and structure of the EDs we see today did not crop up overnight. These offer one of the most intriguing paths to innovation, societal need, and the advance
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Post 25: The Hidden Risks of Ozempic: Understanding the Complexities Beyond the Quick Fix
In the midst of America’s ongoing battle with processed foods and the resulting rise in food-related disorders, a new player has emerged on the scene: Ozempic. This FDA-approved medication, alongside its counterparts Zepbound (Trizeptide) and Mounjaro, has gained notoriety not just for its intended use in diabetes management but also as a seemingly quick solution
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Post 24:Andreas Vesalius and “De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem”Post 23:
Andreas Vesalius’s life and work represent a pivotal moment in the history of medicine. Born in Brussels in 1514, Vesalius embarked on a journey that would transform our understanding of the human body. His critical eye and dedication to empirical evidence led him to Padua, Italy, where he wrote his magnum opus, “De Humani Corporis
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Post 23: Berengario Da Carpi: Unveiling the Musculature of Humanity in the Renaissance
In the rich tapestry known as the Renaissance, a period which redefined the intellectual ideas of science and medicine there was a man named Berengario Da Carpi Giacomo who stands out as a figure of transformative influence. His work and life embodies the time where medical advancements were at a peak. Born Jacopo Barigazzi around
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Post 22: The Journey of an orchiectomy
The recent experience of caring for a patient who underwent testicular cancer surgery underscores the delicate balance between medical advancement and empathetic patient care. This narrative intertwines the historical evolution of testicular cancer operations with the humanistic aspect of medicine, emphasizing the profound impact of caregiving on both patient and healthcare professionals. The journey of
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