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COVID-19 exposes a critical shortage of oxygen in developing countries

McKinsey

The COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating what is considered a critical vulnerability in the health infrastructure of many developing countries—a severe shortage of medical oxygen.

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Beware: People Pleasing is Hazardous to Your Health

International Coach Academy

Instead of seeing a doctor we can self-diagnose and treat our symptoms based on what we find online from someone who may or may not have medical training. A people pleaser may put off seeking medical care because it is inconvenient and does not fit into the schedule of those around them.

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Transforming Medical Affairs: Tapping the alchemy of storytellers and digital start-ups

McKinsey

The Head of Digital Strategy and Medical Innovation, US Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Novartis discusses how disruptive technologies and digital innovation are inspiring a start-up mind-set within the organization.

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Parental Burnout: Burnout High in Parents of Neurodivergent Children

International Coach Academy

The doctor appointments, medications, self-judgments, and social media posts of neurotypical children doing extraordinary feats can increase the pressure a parent feels as they grapple with it all. They write about giving up, and some do – on medication, treatment, everything. The research supports this idea. & Roskam, I.

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“The Slope” Physiological Effects of Anxiety and Depression

International Coach Academy

I didn’t have the mental resources until I got to a more stable place with the help of medication. 6] In this case, they could benefit from a variety of therapies or medications before they are ready for coaching. The Power Tool I developed for my coaching practice is “Stillness vs. Running”.

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One vital way to ensure your team’s busy day leads to better results

Let's Grow Leaders

They took patients’ blood pressure and temperature, delivered medications, and completed their patients’ charts. Development plans, check. Or, they haven’t been trained on what success looks like for these critical employee development activities. They’ve check all the boxes. Weekly one-on-ones, check.

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Building a Strong Nest

International Coach Academy

As a Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Specialist, it is frustrating how the US medical system focuses primarily on treating disease instead of preventing it. Most of the top ten chronic medical conditions are preventable or manageable (even reversible) by lifestyle changes. Building a Strong Nest Model.

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