When to Search on Google (or PubMed) vs. When to Use AI We once relied on Google for all our searches, but we now have AI. Let's discuss when to use each option. Friday’s Digest #142 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite For The Soul Life Update This week we went to an Asian food restaurant 🍜. The food was delicious, and so was the Asian beer I had 🍺. But it's not the food I want to discuss. I want to discuss the chopsticks 🥢. You know, those two wooden things you eat...
7 days ago • 4 min read
Could You Retire Today? (or: The Power of Mini-Retirements) Some people dream about retirement. Others retire early. But some enjoy the power of mini-retirements. Friday’s Digest #141 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update There was something I really liked while working at a hospital in the US. You must submit your vacation time for the ENTIRE year at the beginning of every year. This way, the department is not short-staffed, and you can plan for...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Gemini & NotebookLM: The Best (And Free!) AI Tools for Doctors & Scientists Wow! Gemini and NotebookLM are so powerful for doctors and scientists. Today, I’ll show you how to use them. Friday’s Digest #140 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update It's been a long time since I had a gadget itch. If you don't know what a "gadget itch" is, imagine this: your friend has a new iPad and you WANT one. You don't NEED it— you WANT it. 20 years ago, I used to get...
21 days ago • 4 min read
Meditation Takes Just 2 Minutes— So Why Aren't We Doing It? Skip meditation again? The science, the excuses, and one simple trick to make calm a daily habit. Friday’s Digest #139 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update Recently, I've become interested in AI again. Particularly in the "Deep Research" aspect. I wrote about it last week and will share more insights on this soon. As doctors and scientists, we're at a turning point in how we review...
28 days ago • 4 min read
How I Use AI as a Doctor and Scientist in 2025: ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Deep Research Reliability has always been the main issue with AI. But so much has changed in the past year. Friday’s Digest #138 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update It's been over 6 months since I came back from the US 🇺🇸. Something shifts after reaching this milestone. The 6-month landmark. My fellowship and our 2-plus years in the US now feel like a distant memory. Yes, I...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Why I Bought an iPhone 16 Pro (or: Why I Take Pictures in the Clinic and Lab All the Time) Taking pictures plays a vital role in your line of work. Today, we'll explore why. I'll also share why I chose the iPhone 16 Pro. Friday’s Digest #137 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update This week, I said goodbye to my beloved iPhone 12 Mini. It served me faithfully for 4 years. I loved its compact size (fitted into my shirt pocket)— and its excellent camera....
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
I Started My Doctor-Scientist Journey 22 Years Ago - and These are The Best 3 Investments Every Doctor and Scientist Should Make Many doctors and scientists don't realize they've missed these crucial investments until it's too late. Don't make the same mistake! Friday’s Digest #136 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Life Update Am I the only one not watching TV anymore? I realize I sound like an old man saying this, but it doesn't feel like an age thing. It seems...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
I Tried Sleeping on the Floor for 6 Months, and You Should Too It sounds weird and painful. But after 1 week it can transform your life. Friday’s Digest #135 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update I love the little things. Simple things that make my life more enjoyable. Like a new coffee mug, I got for free. Nespresso is extremely popular, and I’ve been drinking it for 8 years. But despite years of buying Nespresso machines and capsules, I never...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Do You Need a PhD When You’re Already a Doctor? Having gone through it myself, today I'll explore the scenarios where going for a PhD is a good investment. Friday’s Digest #134 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update A week ago, Daylight Saving Time began in the US. You know, when we move the clocks forward. For those of you outside the US, that's why you received the newsletter an hour earlier (the publishing time is always 7am EST—Eastern time). That...
2 months ago • 3 min read