Posted on December 24, 2017 by Mentally Interesting I’ve been a bit AWOL, apologies. Just wanted to swing by to wish everyone a nice Christmas, or at least, one that’s not too shit for you. Or if it’s just another day, then I hope it’s one of the better ones. If 2017 has been bollocks…
We get it—talking to our little ones (or even our teens) about topics like slavery and racism can feel heavy. But these conversations are necessary. They help our children grow into empathetic, compassionate people who can be part of meaningful change. Here are some mom-to-mom tips to help you get started: Keep it age-appropriate What…
Today, we cover an ultrasound nerve block that has been on my radar for a while: The Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block for electrical storm/refractory ventricular fibrillation. Of course, I need an expert to discuss an ultrasound nerve block topic, so I got… Robert Stenberg, MD Ultrasound Director and Ultrasound Fellowship Director Cleveland Clinic Akron General…
In a fitness world that often feels focused on going harder, faster, and bolder, there’s something refreshingly grounding about steady state cardio. It’s not flashy. It’s not extreme. Low-intensity steady state cardio (also called LISS cardio) offers a more approachable path to health and wellness. This method of exercise involves maintaining a consistent, moderate intensity…
Dr Brendan O’Shea discusses challenges and opportunities with former IGPNEA chair Rita Pender Rita Pender has recently stepped down as IGPNEA Chair to become interim Director of Nursing Education within the Association and will continue as Lead for GP Nursing on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, within NMBI’s (Pilot) Professional Competency Scheme. In…
You may have heard me talk about mindful eating but you’ve thought “it’s too hard” or “I just can’t seem to put it into practice.” If so, this is for you! As I’ve mentioned previously, mindful eating is a practice of cultivating an open-minded awareness of how the food we choose to eat affects our…
Cite this post as: Scott Weingart, MD FCCM. EMCrit RACC-Lit Review – June 2025. EMCrit Blog. Published on June 30, 2025. Accessed on July 29th 2025. Available at [https://emcrit.org/emcrit/emcrit-racc-lit-review-june-2025/ ]. Financial Disclosures: The course director, Dr. Scott D. Weingart MD FCCM, reports no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. This episode’s speaker(s) report no relevant…
In this edition we talk with Dr Phil McGraw about the impact of social media on self-acceptance. We also try the Konmari method of tidying up to see if it really can create ‘lightness’ in the mind. Find out what to do if someone needs help, but doesn’t want it. And discover 14 fun ways…
It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade and a half since my condition emerged, and yet in some ways it feels like yesterday. I was twenty five years old and seemingly at the top of the universe making six figures in a career I loved. My college sweetheart and I had signed a contract…