Enclothed Cognition

Walking down the aisle at a grocery store, you probably wouldn't guess how many of the items available on the shelves would not be there if it weren't for the U.S. Army. As a matter of fact, many food items that have become dietary staples for most American families exist only because of military research to create meals that would keep for longer periods of time.

Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease have been relatively rare throughout history, but when they do occur they can be disastrous. These diseases caused millions of deaths throughout history and many of them still cause hundreds of deaths each day. 

The history of medicine is an incredibly fascinating subject and is often quite grisly - but grisly is a bit of an understatement when it comes to three particularly unique medical books housed in the Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. These publications - all focused on the subjects of women's health and obstetrics - are bound in the skin of an Irish widow named Mary Lynch, who died in 1869 at the age of 28.

Patient satisfaction has become a focal performance indicator for hospital administrations, and for good reason. Numerous studies have shown patient satisfaction to be linked to higher profitability, better patient compliance, and a decrease in malpractice suits. 

Its that time of year again. Holiday season is that special time when we give thanks for the blessings in our lives, enjoy hot seasonal beverages from festive red cups, and rack our brains struggling to come up with unique gift ideas for our loved ones.

Many healthcare practitioners are on their feet for upwards of two to three thousand hours a year - making comfortable, orthopedic footwear absolutely essential to prevent the foot and back pain that inevitably accompanies these physically taxing work days. In alignment with our core philosophy of providing customers with products of only the highest quality, Medelita is proud to offer the ultimate in comfortable footwear: Sanita clogs. Here's why Sanita clogs create a walking/standing experience that transcends the ranks of ordinary orthopedic shoes.

In the heart of mid-city New Orleans, students at Tulane Medical School are taking a break from biochemistry and anatomy classes to learn how to sauté, simmer, and broil as a part of a pioneering new program that teaches its first and second-year medical students how to cook their way to health. Tulane's culinary medicine program launched in 2012. 

Rather than echo the oft-repeated suggestions of making lists and setting reminders, we have compiled 7 tips tailored specifically for physicians to improve your practice and boost your productivity.

Although medicine is a field that requires meticulous accuracy and precision, some of the biggest and most important breakthroughs in medical history have been the result of accidents. The scientists listed in this article stumbled upon the results of their experiments by chance - but their accidental discoveries have paved the way for some of the most effective medical treatments used to this day.

Laughter is the best medicine. We've all heard it before, probably several times, throughout our lives.