Enclothed Cognition

October 1 2015 marks the mandatory implementation date for the tenth revision of the codes for the International Classification of Diseases, a diagnostic tool referred to as ICD-10 that is published by the World Health Organization (WHO). This revision will increase the number of diagnostic codes from around 13,000 in ICD-9 to around 68,000 in ICD-10—the most substantial revision in decades. 

In early August, a simple hashtag was introduced to Twitter. From this hashtag #ILookLikeASurgeon, a powerful social movement to eliminate gender norms in the field of surgery was born. By the morning of August 16th, the hashtag #ILookLikeASurgeon had been tweeted nearly 15,000 times and was mentioned on Instagram nearly 500 times. 

From mummified fetuses, to a patient who can't experience hunger or thirst--read on about 8 mysterious medical cases that have stumped and surprised modern physicians.

A premature baby born in a developed country will be placed in an incubator until the child can survive on its own. These infants almost always survive. In lower-income regions, this option is simply out of reach. Incubator equipment alone costs $20,000 and this doesn’t even take into account the cost for constant electricity and trained technicians. 

Cancer is the #2 leading cause of death in adults. Cancer patients themselves face not only a shattered emotional psyche, but also the constant fear of a poor prognosis, painful treatments, and the possibility of remission once they are cured. A recent study has shown that patients who report higher levels of personal spirituality tend to experience fewer physical symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment, as well as being able to still enjoy social connections.

Each week or two we try to bring you the top five most compelling stories in recent medical news. Keep reading to learn about about a potential new Ebola prevention treatment, the first 3-D printed drug, the and more!

In May, a surgeon performing cancer removal surgery was the first to broadcast a live stream of a surgical procedure using Google Glass—over 13,000 surgical students from 115 countries tuned in online. The Bluetooth compatible HealthPatch MD, recently approved by the FDA, allows doctors to better monitor their patients from afar by keeping track of vitals. 

Each month we try to bring you the top five most compelling stories in recent medical news. Keep reading to learn about how hypothermia can lead to better kidney transplants, how a little boy became the first child two receive a double hand transplant, the new FDA approved weight loss device, and more!

This week we will be launching our "hospital referral" program, where we will be asking our colleagues and customers in medicine if they ever thought about the possibility that Medelita could be a uniform supplier for their organization.

This year's TheRightFit H.E.R.O. Honorarium Recipient, pediatric neurology resident Dr. Jon Santoro, recently published a new poem in the Journal of Palliative & Supportive Care.