Parallels in repeated observation of natural phenomena bring connection and meaning for Maria B Antony
Birdwatching was my lifeline during medical training, a way to avoid the burnout that afflicts so many healthcare workers today, as they grapple with the weight of administrative loads and clinical obilgations.1,2 Watching peregrine falcons nest from the large windows of a Connecticut hospital was my therapeutic diversion. Looking outside provided a pause for reflection, a chance to recalibrate. Birding connects us with the rhythm of the seasons and makes apparent the constancy and change in our shared ecosystem.
Birding is growing in popularity, including among healthcare providers.3 Cornell University’s eBird platform holds sightings from over 820 000 eBirders worldwide, with 225 million observations submitted in 2022 alone.4 Birdwatching shares with medicine the art of searching, finding, and identifying. Expertise grows with exposure; perception is sharpened through repeate
Fiber optic microendoscopes have become invaluable imaging tools that have enabled endoscopists to see and describe previously inconceivable things. This article will look into their history, applications, recent research and developments, challenges, and future industry prospects.