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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

The State of Infectious Disease Control in Africa

Craig Spencer talks about Rwanda's success and implications for foreign health investment

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The Trouble With Upcoding Extends Far Beyond Ethics

The practice reminds us that our healthcare system is failing patients and clinicians alike

What Having Ebola Is Really Like

Craig Spencer, MD, talks about the symptoms and his treatment at Bellevue Hospital

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Building Something Better Than 'Playing Catch Up'

Can electronic systems help put more of our annual visit recommendations into action?

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'We See Death as a Failure': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 番茄社区's reporters

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Should I Get a Handheld Ultrasound?

Their speed and simplicity are especially valuable when timely decisions are critical

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What the Astronomical Rise in Incarceration Means for Women's Health

Health disparities, such as high rates of cervical cancer, in this population deserve attention

An Emergency Doc's Experience Contracting Ebola

Craig Spencer reflects on his 2014 Ebola diagnosis after volunteering for Doctors Without Borders

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Your Patient Is in Pain. Hear Their Cry.

Systemic injustices drive us to view some patients as more believable than others

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Now Is Not the Time to Undo Adolescent Vaccination Policies

Rolling back the meningococcal vaccine recommendation would have far-reaching consequences

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100 Days Trapped in Inpatient Legal Limbo

Awaiting guardianship in the hospital long-term should not be the norm

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Clinicians Too Play a Role in Community Violence Intervention

Collaboration between different program types is key

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Election Redux: Public Health Just Got a Lot More Difficult

We must continue to fight

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Field Notes: One of the Toughest Airways of My Career

Technique matters. Thinking matters more.

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RFK Jr. Threatens the Very Fabric of Healthcare

A vote to give Kennedy power is a vote against public health

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The Robot Will See You Now

Robotics may not be the answer for primary care right now, but "smart systems" sure could help

How the Election Results Could Affect Healthcare in the U.S.

Anand Parekh breaks down the possible futures for abortion rights, EMTALA, and Obamacare

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'Not Your Grandparents' Marijuana': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 番茄社区's reporters

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Dark Humor Allows Us to See the 'Light' in Medicine

But don't forget to speak softly and tread carefully

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How Physicians Can Unionize and Strike With Compassion

It's important to consider the impact on patient care

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Need a CMO? Fractional Health Executives Are a Win-Win

Both clinicians and start-ups benefit from part-time or consulting relationships

Advancing Health in Africa

Rob Breiman, MD, discusses his public health work on the continent

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What's Our Capacity for Measuring Hospital Capacity?

With respiratory virus season coming, resumed reporting is critical

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Vote: Your Health and Your Patients' Health Depend on It

Civic participation is linked to better community health

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Old Drugs, New Tricks: The Power of Medication Repurposing

COVID highlighted the untapped potential of existing treatments

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We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football

Making youth football safer requires a collective effort

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Why Medicine Is Bad at Customer Service -- And How to Fix It

Healthcare is one of few industries still lacking in convenience

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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

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Remote Patient Monitoring Is a Great Idea. But What's the Best Way to Use It?

We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on

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'This Was Not a Rare or Exceptional Circumstance': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 番茄社区's reporters

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Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

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I'm a Black Trauma Surgeon. Ending Gun Violence Demands Fighting for Racial Justice.

An excerpt from Williams' book, The Bodies Keep Coming

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A Case of Broca's Aphasia

An excerpt from Theodore H. Schwartz's book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery

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Anatomy of a Suicide Crisis: Life After Abuse

Love shouldn't hurt

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What Will the IV Fluid Shortage Mean for Hospital Finance?

A more strategic approach to production is key to preventing crises like this

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'My Womb Isn't My Legacy'

We must look beyond women's childbearing potential in healthcare and society in general

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The Deathbed Regrets Voter Guide

Don't regret your vote

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Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

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The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

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'This Medical Report Will Have Little Effect': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 番茄社区's reporters

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