Evidence Based Medicine

Challenges of Identifying and Reducing Sepsis Mortality – Episode 2

Michael Rothman explores the complexities of sepsis identification and management, highlighting the challenges posed by varying definitions and clinical pathways. He discusses the ineffectiveness of current sepsis screening protocols, which often yield high false-positive rates and fail to reduce mortality meaningfully. The episode concludes by questioning the focus on sepsis-specific initiatives and suggesting that more…

Debunking Sepsis Myths – Episode 1

In the first episode of The Michael Rothman podcast, we address misconceptions about sepsis in healthcare. Although it’s often claimed that sepsis accounts for nearly a third of hospital deaths, many of these deaths are linked to chronic conditions with sepsis as a secondary factor. The frequently cited statistic that delays in treating sepsis increase…

The Future of Medical Leadership: Harnessing Social Media for Health

Healthcare leaders are stepping in to combat medical misinformation by establishing trusted voices across digital platforms where patients increasingly seek hea