




New York City doctor with #Ebola is cured and will be released tomorrow!!! #science

This is great news! Dr. Craig Spencer, who was diagnosed with ebola and caused a bit of a FEAR-BOLA scare in NYC, has been successfully treated! This case further supports the science, which says early treatment is crucial… but if initiated can be quite successful.

“Dr. Spencer poses no public health risk and will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th,” the city health department said in a statement.

So far there have been no additional ebola cases in NYC following any potential exposure from Dr. Spencer. So glad that this hero who worked in Guinea with Doctors Without Borders is well!!!

Are you a medical resident? Or are you the partner of a medical resident? AMA has some advice #worklifebalance

residencyThe American Medical Association has some advice for medical residents and their partners for successfully navigating the years of hell that = residency (Not really looking forward to it in a year). Check out their post, and their link to the 6 additional tips in an article in Physician Family!

  1. Find support. Residents work long hours and are stressed and tired. These pressures can affect everyone in the family, so it’s important to have a support network, such as the AMA Alliance.

  2. Share calendars. A resident’s schedule is unpredictable, so keep a calendar handy that includes the schedules of every member of the household. This practice can help make planning easier and  encourage communication.

  3. Schedule alone time. Spouses and significant others of residents get stressed, too. Setting aside time to reflect and rejuvenate can be very beneficial.

  4. Be flexible. Taking care of sick and injured patients is inherently unpredictable. Always have a back-up plan.