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Upskilling – The Urgent Requirement in Healthcare– Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1113

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Upskilling – The Urgent Requirement in Healthcare– Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1113 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1113 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: MART Production Credit: Yusuf Timur Çelic Preamble The global healthcare sector is facing an acute labor shortage. Driven by an aging population, chronic disease burdens, and workforce burnout exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for healthcare services is far outpacing supply. One of the most urgent and viable strategies to bridge this gap is large-scale upskilling. Upskilling refers to equipping existing employees with new or enhanced skills to meet evolving job requirements. In healthcare, this can mean training nurses to use new technologies, educating care workers to handle more complex patient needs, or preparing...
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AI and Mental Health Support – Availability, Reliability and Concerns– Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1112

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AI and Mental Health Support – Availability, Reliability and Concerns– Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1112 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1112 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Alexy Almond Credit: Matias Mango Preamble In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating every aspect of our lives, from finance to fitness, it's no surprise that mental health support is also being influenced by this powerful technology. As mental health challenges become more common and accessible care remains scarce in many regions, AI-driven tools are emerging as potential game-changers. But should we truly rely on AI for something as sensitive and complex as mental health? The Rising Role of AI in Mental Health Mental health care is grappling with unprecedented demand. Long waitlists, limited ...
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GLP-1 Drugs and Medical Aesthetics – The New Dimension – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1111

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GLP-1 Drugs and Medical Aesthetics – The New Dimension – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1111 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1111 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Andres Ayrton Credit: Dimitriy Ganin Credit: Julia Larson Preamble In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonist medications such as semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) have revolutionized the world of weight management. Once primarily prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes, these drugs have rapidly gained popularity for their impressive weight-loss results. But a fascinating ripple effect is now becoming apparent: GLP-1 therapies are not just changing waistlines—they are reshaping the future of the medical aesthetics industry. As more people experience dramatic physical transf...
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Inauthentic Leader – What It Really Means – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1110

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Inauthentic Leader – What It Really Means – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1110 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1110 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Thirdman Credit: Yan Krukau Preamble In an era where transparency an d vulnerability are championed in leadership conversations, the mantra of "being authentic" has become a badge of honor. From leadership seminars to TED Talks, leaders are constantly told to bring their true selves to work. But what does authenticity in leadership actually mean—and can being "too authentic" actually be counterproductive? The thought-provoking article "Don’t Be an 'Authentic' Leader" by Graham Ward, published by INSEAD Knowledge, challenges the oversimplified view of authenticity. It argues that while staying true to one...
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Gen Z Approach to Healthcare – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1109

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Gen Z Approach to Healthcare – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1109 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1109 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com . Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com   for publishing your contributions here. Erin Li Credit: Kaboompics Credit: RDNE Stock Project Preamble The healthcare landscape is undergoing a major shift, not only due to technological advancements and pandemic-induced reforms, but also because of changing consumer behaviors. At the center of this evolution is Generation Z, the cohort born between 1996 and 2010. As the first truly digital-native generation, Gen Z is redefining how healthcare is consumed, understood, and accessed. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z approaches healthcare with a tech-first mindset. This generation lives online — they socialize, learn, shop, and increasingly, manage their health via digital platforms. Their expect...
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Outliers – Strengths, Struggles, and Strategies for Success – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1108

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Outliers – Strengths, Struggles, and Strategies for Success – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1108 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1108 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com   for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Engin Deniz Kopan Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo Credit: Olga Kalinina Richard Feynman Serena Williams Preamble In every field — from science to sports, business to art — there exist individuals who defy convention, exceed expectations, and operate at a level that sets them apart. These are the ‘outliers’; the people who don’t just follow the standard path, they carve new ones. They are visionaries, rebels, deep thinkers, and relentless doers. Malcolm Gladwell, in his bestselling book ‘Outliers’, popularized the term to describe people whose success is so exceptional that it cannot be explained by ordinary measures. But being...
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Understanding and Resolving Gender Pay Gap – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1107

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Understanding and Resolving Gender Pay Gap – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1107 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1107 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Ivan Samkov Credit: Ketut Subiyanto Credit: Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz Preamble Despite decades of progress in gender equality, a significant earnings gap between men and women continues to persist in the workforce. The latest report by the McKinsey Global Institute, ‘Tough Trade-offs: How Time and Career Choices Shape the Gender Pay Gap’, offers a fresh, data-driven perspective on why this disparity endures. By analyzing more than 86,000 real-life career trajectories of U.S. workers, the study presents a compelling case: nearly 80% of the gender pay gap stems from differences in how work experience is accumulated, and the types of career pa...
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