Random Acts of Medicine

Is it better to get cancer treatment in the morning?

Preliminary findings from a study presented at an international cancer research conference suggest timing of certain treatments may be a critical…

Aug 4 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

6

January 2025

Random Acts of Medicine in the news

Check out some of our new articles at other outlets and some news coverage of our latest research

Jan 14 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

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November 2024

Our book: RANDOM ACTS OF MEDICINE now in paperback!

Our bestselling book is now available in paperback, hardback, ebook, and audiobook!

Nov 18, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

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October 2024

Does watching gun sports increase gun sales?

Gun sales in the U.S. can be driven by a variety of factors and events--was the 2024 Olympics one of them?

Oct 25, 2024 • 

Cailyn Kim

, 

Chris Worsham

, and 

Bapu Jena

6

September 2024

A fascinating study of how the ecosystem impacts human health

It turns out that an epidemic impacting bat populations has a lot to teach us about both medicine and our ecosystem.

Sep 25, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

9

August 2024

What makes a doctor a "Likeable Badass"?

In an interview with behavioral scientist Dr. Alison Fragale, we explore ways in which professionals can upend biases that are stacked against them

Aug 28, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

7

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Were the French breathing better because of the Olympics?

Olympic host countries often make improvements in preparation for the games. Can reducing pollution make their citizens healthier?

Aug 15, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

6

June 2024

Can we Lyft (or Uber) our way to vaccination goals?

A new "megastudy" of 3.6 million patients looks at the impact of removing transportation barriers to getting important vaccinations

Jun 28, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

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6

May 2024

Can cicadas help us measure the effect of lost sleep?

Real-world events can randomize us to less sleep, providing insights into how sleep deprivation affects our health.

Published on Random Acts of Medicine • May 25, 2024

How can we teach doctors what they don't know?

An interview with Dr. Marc Wein about a unique program for internal medicine residents training at Mass General Hospital

May 14, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

10

2

April 2024

Can viewing the total eclipse be deadly?

It's well known that viewing an eclipse without safety glasses can damage your eyes. A new study asks if excitement over the total eclipse has…

Apr 6, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

7

March 2024

Our genes, or our environment?

A fascinating study focused on the Amish and Hutterite farming communities sheds light on how children develop allergies and asthma.

Mar 20, 2024 • 

Chris Worsham

 and 

Bapu Jena

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