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Dec 09 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Doctors and scientists are often seen as the smartest people in the room. They have years of training and know a lot about the human body and the world around us. But here's a secret: the best ones know that they don't know everything. This is called epistemic humility. It's about being open to the

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

First Business Bank Joins Virtual Investor Conference

First Business Bank is stepping into the spotlight at the Sidoti & Company Year End Virtual Investor Conference. This event is set for December 11, 2025. The bank's top leaders will be there. Corey A. Chambas, the CEO, David R. Seiler, the President and COO, and Brian D. Spielmann, the CFO, will sha

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Mixing Up Moods: When Doctors Get It Wrong

Doctors who aren't mental health experts often mix up depression and delirium. This can lead to people being unfairly labeled as depressed when they're not. It can also mean that real cases of delirium get overlooked. A study looked at medical records from different places to see how often this happ

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Dec 06 2025HEALTH

The Changing Face of Medical Professionalism

Doctors today are not just healers. They are also influencers. This shift is especially noticeable in cosmetic medicine. Here, doctors often act more like businesspeople than healers. They promote treatments that may not always be necessary. This is all part of their marketing strategy. The tools o

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How VR is Changing the Way Doctors Talk

Doctors and nurses often meet to talk about how to help patients. These meetings are important. They help everyone share ideas and learn from each other. But getting everyone together can take a lot of time. That's where virtual reality (VR) comes in. VR is not just for games. It's also used in hos

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Delivering Babies: How Doctors Learn in Rich and Poor Countries

Doctors in different parts of the world learn to perform C-sections in very different ways. This is not just about the tools they use, but also about the training they receive. A recent study looked at how doctors in wealthy countries and those in poorer countries learn to do C-sections. In rich co

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Why Doctors Want to Chat with Teens Alone

Doctors sometimes ask parents to leave the room during teen check-ups. This might seem odd, but there's a good reason. Teens often have questions or concerns they don't want to share in front of their parents. These can be about anything from anxiety to relationships. Doctors want to create a safe s

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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

Helping Kids with Tics: What Doctors and Teachers Think

Doctors and teachers often meet kids with tics first. But many families feel they don't get enough help. They think these professionals don't know enough about tics. A recent study in Denmark wanted to understand how these professionals see and handle tic disorders. Twelve people, including doctors

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Helping Heroes: A Big Step Forward for First Responders' Mental Health

First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up e

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

How AI is Making Doctors' Lives Easier

Doctors are finding that AI is a big help in their daily work. A recent study showed that many doctors think AI tools are making their jobs better. These tools are saving them time and reducing stress. This means they can focus more on taking care of patients. One doctor said that the AI features a

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