Ep. 179 Decision Fatigue in Medicine: Insight...

At what point does a “routine” sinus or ear infection become a warning sign of immunodeficiency? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, board-certified allergist-immunologist Dr. Basil Kahwash explores the intersection of immunodeficiency and otolaryngology with Dr. Lauren ...  Show more

Can one surgical approach reduce postoperative bleeding, shorten recovery, and save hundreds of dollars per case? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Stephen Chorney, pediatric otolaryngologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, joins hosts Dr. ...  Show more

In 1998, Psychologist Roy Baumeister conducted a foundational study that showed decision-making depletes cognitive resources, much like physical exertion depletes muscles.

Baumeister’s studies found that decision fatigue leads to impulsive choices (gravitating towar ...

Is it time for interventional radiology to sever ties with diagnostic radiology and define its own future? Dr. Ally Baheti hosts Dr. Mark Lessne, interventional radiologist at Charlotte Radiology and Dr. Saher Sabri, Chief of Interventional Radiology at MedStar Health, to discuss ...  Show more

Are you tired of feeling tired all the time? You're not alone—burnout is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. In this episode, I dive into the root causes of chronic fatigue, including how mitochondrial dysfunction could be sabotaging your energy levels. I’ll s ...  Show more

You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how ...  Show more