Technology in health care is always evolving. It is certain to play an increasing role in the lives of today’s medical residents. The use of telehealth and other digital tools is expected to become even more widespread, and medical residents will need to be well-versed in using these technologies to provide effective care to patients. The role of medical residents is also expected to evolve as the health care system shifts towards a more team-based approach to care. Residents have delivered care via telehealth more frequently in the post-pandemic world, significantly influencing their learning

Technology in health care is always evolving. It is certain to play an increasing role in the lives of today’s medical residents. The use of telehealth and other digital tools is expected to become even more widespread, and medical residents will need to be well-versed in using these technologies to provide effective care to patients. The role of medical residents is also expected to evolve as the health care system shifts towards a more team-based approach to care. Residents have delivered care via telehealth more frequently in the post-pandemic world, significantly influencing their learning

Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, can be a valuable tool for cancer patients to access medical care remotely. It can be particularly beneficial for cancer patients undergoing treatment, as they may have compromised immune systems and be at higher risk for infection if they visit a health care facility in person. There are several ways in which telehealth can support cancer patients. Consultations with health care providers: Telehealth can allow cancer patients to have virtual consultations with their oncologists, primary care providers, and other health care team members. This can help

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Gallstones are small, hardened lumps that can build up in the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ near your liver that stores a digestive fluid called bile. If you have signs and symptoms of gallstones, such as sudden intense pain in the right upper area of the abdomen, nausea, or vomiting, your doctor may recommend surgery. Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) can help alleviate your symptoms and prevent complications associated with gallstones, such as gallbladder inflammation and blockage of the pancreatic or common bile ducts, which are important structures involved in digestion. A

Gallstones are small, hardened lumps that can build up in the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ near your liver that stores a digestive fluid called bile. If you have signs and symptoms of gallstones, such as sudden intense pain in the right upper area of the abdomen, nausea, or vomiting, your doctor may recommend surgery. Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) can help alleviate your symptoms and prevent complications associated with gallstones, such as gallbladder inflammation and blockage of the pancreatic or common bile ducts, which are important structures involved in digestion. A

Seizures are temporary episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This abnormal electrical activity can lead to signs and symptoms that range from mild to severe, including an abnormal sensation or smell, brief staring, uncontrollable jerking of the limbs and periods of unconsciousness. Seizures most often indicate the presence of a brain disorder called epilepsy , but they can also occur without epilepsy in conditions such as high fever, severe sleep loss, medications, drug or alcohol withdrawal and abnormal sodium or glucose levels in the blood. If you or a loved one receives

The media is a common trigger of anxiety and fear—mass shootings, international war and other modern-day conflicts are prevalent in the 24-hour news cycle. But for children, alarming events can elicit a particularly heightened sense of fear, vulnerability and confusion. Children may feel personally at risk of things like gun violence (especially if they regularly participate in stage "active shooter" drills at school). They can often sense when family members are fearful. If left unaddressed, a child's anxieties and fears can contribute to a range of physical, emotional, social and academic

The media is a common trigger of anxiety and fear—mass shootings, international war and other modern-day conflicts are prevalent in the 24-hour news cycle. But for children, alarming events can elicit a particularly heightened sense of fear, vulnerability and confusion. Children may feel personally at risk of things like gun violence (especially if they regularly participate in stage "active shooter" drills at school). They can often sense when family members are fearful. If left unaddressed, a child's anxieties and fears can contribute to a range of physical, emotional, social and academic

The media is a common trigger of anxiety and fear—mass shootings, international war and other modern-day conflicts are prevalent in the 24-hour news cycle. But for children, alarming events can elicit a particularly heightened sense of fear, vulnerability and confusion. Children may feel personally at risk of things like gun violence (especially if they regularly participate in stage "active shooter" drills at school). They can often sense when family members are fearful. If left unaddressed, a child's anxieties and fears can contribute to a range of physical, emotional, social and academic