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We explore the concept of healer's high, a phenomenon similar to runner's high. We define healer's high as a psycho-endocrine response of intense happiness and bliss, accompanied by a feeling of enhanced energy, experienced by health care professionals when they heal or help someone. We describe the endocrinology that underlies healer's high, and posit that this phenomenon may be used to enhance professional satisfaction, and mitigate compassion fatigue and burnout.
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Esgotamento Profissional , Fadiga de Compaixão , Humanos , Pessoal de Saúde , Esgotamento Profissional/prevenção & controle , EmpatiaRESUMO
In this communication, we provide a bird's eye view of the various ways in which infectious diseases intersect with diabetes. We list the ways in which infectious diseases can influence glucose homoeostasis and diabetes management, and explores how diabetes care is associated with infections and infection management. This is especially important for health care providers in regions with a high burden of infectious disease.
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Doenças Transmissíveis , Diabetes Mellitus , Humanos , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Diabetes Mellitus/terapia , Doenças Transmissíveis/epidemiologiaRESUMO
This communication describes the platelet morphology and physiology noted in persons with diabetes and its complications. It reviews the effects of glucose lowering drugs on platelet function, and summarizes the role of anti-platelet drugs in diabetes management.
