Category: Health care

Beyond the Run: Lessons from a Half Marathon on Running and Life

Running a half marathon—a journey of 13.1 miles—is an achievement that once seemed unattainable to me. My affinity for running was always present, yet the idea of surpassing a 5K (3.1 miles) appeared distant. But I embraced the challenge and succeeded, gaining profound insights about the sport and, more importantly, about myself. Embrace patience in… Read More Beyond the Run: Lessons from a Half Marathon on Running and Life

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Understanding “First, Do No Harm”: My Journey with the Hippocratic Oath

For years, I struggled with what seemed like a fundamental contradiction in medicine. How could doctors who take the Hippocratic Oath—who promise to “first, do no harm”—prescribe treatments like chemotherapy and radiation? I’d seen the devastating side effects these therapies can cause: nausea, hair loss, fatigue, weakened immune systems, and sometimes even organ damage. It… Read More Understanding “First, Do No Harm”: My Journey with the Hippocratic Oath

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