Work–Life Balance Does Not Mean an Equal Balance

Work–Life Balance Does Not Mean an Equal Balance

As I reflect on the different phases of my life as a physician, wife, mother, and physician leader, I realize that my expectations or definition of work–life balance have varied. I might even dare to say that my expectations vary on a daily basis. The concepts that remain at the crux of what I consider most important are a feeling of daily achievement and joy in each of my four life quadrants. ...

Hypohydration does not alter standing balance.

We examined the effect of body water deficits on standing balance and sought to determine if plasma hyperosmolality (P(osm)) and/or volume reduction (%ΔV(plasma)) exerted independent effects. Nine healthy volunteers completed three experimental trials which consisted of a euhydration (EUH) balance test, a water deficit session and a hypohydration (HYP) balance test. Hypohydration was achieved b...

Sodium balance-neutral sodium profiling does not improve dialysis tolerance.

BACKGROUND Modern haemodialysis monitors offer computerised ultrafiltration and sodium concentration profiles which promise better dialysis tolerance. This presumption was tested in chronic haemodialysis patients. METHODS Using Fresenius MC 4008S monitors a group of nine patients were dialysed with a given ultrafiltration profile comparing sessions with decreasing sodium concentration (145 to...

Work–Life Balance? It Is Not about Balance, but Priorities

Work–life balance is a never ending topic of discussion among physicians. We constantly discuss how to juggle career advancement, marriage, and children in our daily professional life. Work always seems to be antagonistic to, rather than synergistic with, maintaining a personal life. However, true balance does not sink in until a moment arrives in your life when you consider giving up your care...

Fitness does not equal competence.