Kevin Pho, M.D.

@kevinmd

Physician | http://KevinMD.com | The Podcast by KevinMD

Nashua, NH, north of Boston

Joined December 2007

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

Rethinking medical gatekeeping in the age of AI dlvr.it/TM4hdT #Tech #HealthIT via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Artificial intelligence, especially large language models, is transforming health care by becoming the primary source of medical information for patients, shifting medical gatekeeping to algorithms...

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · 3 h

Confronting the return of measles and vaccine misinformation [PODCAST] dlvr.it/TM6H6g #Podcast #InfectiousDisease via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet image. Confronting the return of measles and vaccine misinformation [PODCAST] dlvr.it/TM6H6g #Podcast #InfectiousDisease via @kevinmd

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · 3 h

Imagine living a life where illness is just a distant concept. In our recent study, we spent 7 years tracking down individuals who defy the odds of chronic disease. Surprisingly, their genomes were no different from those over 65, 95% of whom have a chronic condition. Intrigued?…

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · 17 h

Institutional reporting systems discourage clinical honesty dlvr.it/TM5mzS #Conditions #Psychiatry via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Institutional reporting systems in health care are designed to suppress candid disclosures, rewarding silence and punishing those who speak up.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · 17 h

How doctors can turn criticism into collaboration dlvr.it/TM5mv3 #Conditions #Surgery via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Physicians can reduce defensiveness and foster better teamwork and patient outcomes by treating suggestions from colleagues as valuable contributions rather than threats to authority.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · 18 h

Building trust in dyad leadership partnerships dlvr.it/TM5mqF #Physician #PracticeManagement via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. A successful dyad partnership in health care relies on trust, open communication, and unified focus to achieve shared leadership goals effectively.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · 18 h

The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care dlvr.it/TM5mkK #Physician #PrimaryCare via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Value-based payment models in not-for-profit health systems are undermining physicians' ethics by prioritizing performance metrics over patient care, leading many to seek integrity-driven alternati...

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 24

Sex trafficking is a complex issue with many layers, often hidden from plain sight. In our latest video, we explore how traffickers manipulate their victims in unimaginable ways, including coercing them into recruiting others. - The unexpected demographics of traffickers and…

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 24

Nurse-initiated protocols for sepsis: a strategic imperative for patient care and hospital operations dlvr.it/TM5CzG #Conditions #InfectiousDisease via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Implementing standardized, nurse-initiated protocols for sepsis detection empowers nurses, improves patient outcomes, reduces hospital costs, and enhances operational efficiency, positioning sepsis...

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 24

From rejection to resilience: a doctor’s rise through the Caribbean route dlvr.it/TM4r6g #Education #Medicalschool via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. A doctor recounts the challenges and stigma of studying in the Caribbean, proving that perseverance and passion—not location—define the quality of a physician.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

Why physicians struggle with caregiving and how to cope with grace dlvr.it/TM4hWx #Physician #Psychiatry via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Physicians often face emotional, logistical, and psychological challenges when caring for aging family members, and tools like mindfulness and coaching can help them navigate the caregiving journey...

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

How molecular discoveries are transforming preeclampsia prediction and care dlvr.it/TM4Pwj #Conditions #OBGYN via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal and fetal complications, may soon be better predicted and prevented thanks to recent molecular discoveries that enable personalized, biology-based care...

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

Why agency and partnership are vital in modern health care dlvr.it/TM48HS #Physician #PrimaryCare via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Effective health care requires agency, responsibility, advocacy, and partnership to ensure humane, personal, and positive outcomes for patients and providers alike.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

Are you missing out on the most important moments with your children? It's a tough question, but one worth considering. Recently, I had a client whose child said, "You're missing all of our childhood." Imagine the impact of those words. It made me think about how often we rush…

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

How neuroplasticity offers hope for complex PTSD dlvr.it/TM3npJ #Conditions #Psychiatry via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Neuroplasticity offers hope for people with complex PTSD by demonstrating that the brain can heal and adapt through trauma-informed care, therapeutic interventions, and supportive daily practices.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

WeightWatchers shifts to value-based care with GLP-1 strategy dlvr.it/TM3nkw #Physician #Obesity via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. WeightWatchers' organizational restructuring and adoption of GLP-1 therapies reflect its shift toward a value-based health care model that integrates clinical leadership, personalized care, and...

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

How reforming insurance, drug prices, and prevention can cut health care costs dlvr.it/TM3ngj #Policy #PublicHealthPolicy via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Addressing insurance inefficiencies, pharmaceutical pricing, and preventive care investments is essential to achieving sustainable health care cost control while maintaining quality care.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 23

New treatments for enlarged prostate offer faster relief with fewer side effects dlvr.it/TM3ncY #Conditions #Urology via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Men experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia now have a range of treatment options—including minimally invasive therapies—that address symptoms, preserve quality of life, and reduce recovery time.

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Kevin Pho, M.D.@kevinmd · Jul 22

Meeting transgender patients where they are: a health care imperative dlvr.it/TM36bX #Physician #InfectiousDisease via @kevinmd

kevinmd's tweet card. Transgender individuals face significant violence, discrimination, and health care challenges, and improving their well-being requires compassionate, context-sensitive medical care that meets them...

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