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07/31/2026

Travel is supposed to leave you with memories—not a visit to urgent care.

Most people think about packing clothes. I think about keeping your body functioning across time zones, long flights, and busy travel days.

✈️ In this reel:
• Why compression socks matter more than you think
• The science behind jet lag
• How dehydration starts before you feel thirsty
• Medication timing across time zones
• Why vacation injuries are more common than you realize

A little preparation can make a huge difference.

📍Save this before your next trip and send it to your favorite travel partner.

What travel health topic should I cover next?

There can be a lot of noise in protein bars. Let’s break it down.
05/05/2026

There can be a lot of noise in protein bars. Let’s break it down.

05/04/2026

We spoke with a few medical professionals on how the new federal legislation classifying physician associates as “nonprofessional” and limiting the amount of student loan borrowing could affect the healthcare ecosystem.

05/04/2026

A new federal proposal could cap PA student loans at ~$20,500/year—a fraction of the true cost of training.

What does that mean?
➡️ Fewer future PAs
➡️ More reliance on high-interest private loans
➡️ Less access to care—especially in underserved communities

This isn’t just about education.
It’s about the future of the healthcare workforce.

💭 If we say we need more providers… why make it harder to become one?

👉 Stay informed. Speak up. The pipeline depends on it.

05/01/2026

What if hearing loss wasn’t permanent—but programmable?

A new wave of gene therapy is restoring hearing in patients born deaf by targeting the underlying genetic mutation itself—delivering functional copies of critical auditory genes directly into the inner ear. Early trials are showing something remarkable: patients who have never heard sound are beginning to perceive it for the first time.

This isn’t just treatment—it’s a redefinition of what’s possible in sensory medicine.

Acute News is brought to you by —where you can earn CME on your time and stay ahead of the breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare.

The Chart: Why am I still tired after 8 hours of sleep?You did everything “right.”8 hours. Lights off. Alarm set.And som...
04/07/2026

The Chart: Why am I still tired after 8 hours of sleep?

You did everything “right.”
8 hours. Lights off. Alarm set.
And somehow… you still wake up exhausted.

Let’s break it down.

Most people think sleep is about quantity.
But clinically—it’s about quality, architecture, and physiology.

Here’s what might actually be going on:

• Fragmented sleep – You’re waking up more than you realize (micro-awakenings from stress, noise, or even breathing issues)
• Poor sleep architecture – Not enough deep sleep or REM = your brain and body never fully restore
• Sleep disorders – Think obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs, or circadian rhythm disruption
• Stress & cortisol dysregulation – Elevated nighttime cortisol keeps your body in a low-grade “on” state
• Medical contributors – anemia, thyroid dysfunction, depression, chronic illness
• Lifestyle mismatch – late caffeine, alcohol, screens, or inconsistent sleep timing

And one of the biggest misconceptions?

More sleep doesn’t fix unrestorative sleep.

If you wake up tired consistently, your body is telling you something—
not just about sleep… but about your overall physiology.

Clinical takeaway:
If 8 hours isn’t enough, don’t just chase more sleep—
investigate why your sleep isn’t working.

Save this. Your fatigue isn’t random.

04/07/2026

Acute Takes: The Injury Report- Yaxel Lendeborg

04/07/2026

There’s a gap between medicine and media—and I’m here to help close it.

I’m excited to introduce Acute Takes—a new kind of medical storytelling platform blending clinical insight with real-world headlines, human stories, and cultural moments.

This isn’t just education. It’s perspective. It’s storytelling. It’s medicine—reimagined.

If you’re interested in where healthcare, media, and culture intersect, I’d love for you to follow along:
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