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Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

A photo of a female physician discussing a body mass index chart with an overweight teen boy.

Our Hands Are Tied: Treating Prediabetes in Kids

We urgently need more research on pharmacological interventions for this growing epidemic

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COVID Isn't Just a 'Me' Problem

One infection can affect many

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Who Needs a 'Recovering' Shrink Now?

My past should no longer be a burden but an advantage

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Whole-Person Care Can Make Us Better Healers

Illness is sometimes more than what's on the surface

A photo of a female physician discussing a BMI chart with her female patient.

Our Perception of Obesity Needs an Overhaul

Changing how we think about the disease allows us to more effectively talk to and treat patients

A photo of a female physician speaking to a mother and child in an examination room.

We Need a Direct Pediatric Care Physician Network

The current system is failing our kids

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Medical Education Has 'Gone Woke' -- That's a Good Thing

New AAMC guidelines on diversity and equity are a much-needed addition to medical education

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Dear Payers: Can You Help Us Address the Mental Health Crisis?

There are several ways doctors, payers, and purchasers can work together to take on the crisis

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Why I Prefer Perfectionist Physicians

Being perfect isn't always a bad thing

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A Death Knell for Cadavers

Is it time to say RIP to this staple of medical training?

A photo of a female nurse assisting a senior woman laying in a hospital bed in her home.

Knock Knock, the Nurse Is at the Door

A response to misconceptions about hospital-at-home programs

A female patient being discharged from hospital with physician explaining follow-up care

How Can We Improve the Hospital Discharge Process?

Right now, it's pretty much a mess. Let's make it a system that really works for our patients

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Is 'Juliet' Unwittingly Poisoned in Today's Environment?

Examining the dangers of endocrine disrupting chemicals

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Who Gets to Go to Medical School?

We need more doctors of color

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The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally

Misconceptions are hurting the fight for health equity in communities of color

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Should You Really Eat Two Servings of Fatty Fish a Week?

The Skeptical Cardiologist weighs the science behind the recommendation

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The Amazon-One Medical Deal Could Be a Boon to Primary Care

While many have voiced valid concerns, the acquisition brings much needed progress

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Challenges (and Rewards) of Being a Rural Doctor

Janet Tamaren, MD, shares her experience working as a physician in Kentucky

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The Classification of Monkeypox Should Include Its STI Status

Let's not ignore the evidence

A computer rendering of a positive covid test leaning on a spherical flag of New Zealand

COVID Finally Got Us in New Zealand

A look at parenting and pathology as the pandemic drags on

A photo of a man wrapped in a blanket putting a pulse oximeter on his index finger.

And Now, Time for Round Two of COVID

Yes, I've got it again! But is it possible that COVID will someday be part of normal life?

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How to Avoid the Unnecessary Cardiovascular Operations of Philip Roth's 'Everyman'

The Skeptical Cardiologist discusses the book's lessons for patients

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Virtual Reality Can Help Get Our Patients Vaccinated

Evidence suggests VR reduces needle pain and anxiety

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When Can Physicians Start Spending Money?

It may be sooner than you think

A close up of a child about to swallow an antibiotic capsule.

Unnecessary Outpatient Antibiotic Use Endangers Kids

Health systems and payers can protect patients by encouraging responsible prescribing

A photo of a female physician in a bathroom looking in the mirror.

Physicians, Learn to 'Self-Round'

It's time to check in with yourself

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Our Nation's Essential Hospitals Are Severely Under-Resourced

More clearly defining these safety net providers can enable targeted support

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The Current Case of Polio Through a Historical Lens

Broader wastewater surveillance and targeted immunization are critical

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What Led to Amazon's Big Bet on Primary Care?

The acquisition of One Medical is a product of previous policy and investment

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Why My Patients Go Opioid-Free After Surgery

Shifting the paradigm around prescribing opioids

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Ethics Consult: Let Look-Alike Sisters Commit Insurance Fraud? MD/JD Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

A photo of a man鈥檚 hands with Monkeypox blisters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Monkeypox: Another Lesson in Global Health Neglect

We ignore the health of poorer nations at our peril

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We're Reacting to Medical Errors the Wrong Way

They're systemic problems, not individual

A photo of a post-it note on a laptop which reads: SCHEDULE COLONOSCOPY

How to Solve the Prevention Problem? Start With a Better System

Let's move beyond reminders to something that motivates patients to act

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Four Steps to De-Escalate With Hostile People

How healthcare workers can handle people behaving badly

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Theranos Offers a Warning for Blood-Testing Startup Osler

New companies must learn from past examples

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I Got Monkeypox Drugs -- Not Everyone Is So Lucky

Increasing access to testing, vaccination, and treatment is critical to slowing the spread

Faust Files: Paul Offit on His Vote Against Bivalent COVID Boosters

FDA's vaccine advisor also discusses why the "boosters for all" argument is a flawed one

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What's Really Driving COVID 'Rebound' After Paxlovid?

There's only one way to find out

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To Transfer or Not to Transfer the Patient?

Transfers should be a last resort after accounting for complex considerations

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