July 28, 2023
Gender Bias in the Evaluation and Management of Acute Nontraumatic Chest Pain
This research published in 1992 was to the best of our knowledge the first documentation of gender bias in acute nontraumatic chest pain. Several subsequent studies have confirmed our findings. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior studies suggest a gender-based difference in the management of myocardial ischemia in nonacute settings. We examined whether there was a gender difference…
July 27, 2023
We Thank You Lord: Healing Gifts
This song is about the cultivation of and gratitude for our gifts; how we overcome obstacles to serve others. In the essay at the end of the song, there’s a reflection on a dying patient’s courage; he reminds us that we can provide comfort and strength even in dire circumstances. Heston, Thomas F. (1985). We…
Find the Joy: An Ode to Healing in F Major
Find the Joy is a piano song about loss, healing, and the return of joy. The essay at the song’s end explores the interconnections between medicine, music, and quantum physics. Heston, Thomas F. (2022). Find the Joy: An Ode to Healing in F Major. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8185036 The physician comes in, stethoscope swinging, As Bach flows…
July 24, 2023
Carbohydrate Loading in Preparation for Childbirth
Abstract. The similarity between endurance sports and childbirth suggests that an elevation of maternal glycogen stores through a moderate increase in dietary carbohydrates during the last few weeks of pregnancy may benefit both mother and child. Citation. T.F. Heston and P.P. Simkin (1991) Carbohydrate loading in preparation for childbirth. Medical Hypotheses. [doi]:10.1016/0306-9877(91)90173-v {PMID}:2041497
July 23, 2023
Gamifying Exercise in the Elderly Shows Promise in Enhancing Health and Well-being
“Gamifying Exercise in the Elderly” was published today in the Journal of Clinical Medicine Research. The review explores the potential of gamification in promoting physical activity among the elderly population and its impact on various aspects of health and well-being. The Centers for Disease Control emphasizes the importance of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise…