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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

A male physician laughs with his senior patient and patient鈥檚 son.

Can a Doctor Have a Personality?

Yes, but it's a double-edged scalpel

A sleeping mature woman wearing a continuous positive airway pressure mask.

Does CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea Really Have Heart Benefits?

The Skeptical Cardiologist laments lack of high-quality RCTs in the literature

A nurse wearing a protective mask and hair covering making a fist to the camera.

For So Long, I Put Up With the Abuse

The poor treatment of nurses by patients and hospitals needs to change

An exasperated male physician stares at his computer monitor.

Is Your Health Organization Reeling From a Bad EHR?

Here are five ways to fix it

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All Eyes on FDA: The Upcoming Regulation of Juul E-Cigarettes

Will the public health be protected?

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Pride Is Not Just for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Everyone can join in on celebrating who they are!

A photo of Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA

Racism in Medicine Is Alive and Well

Are you a part of the problem or will you be part of the solution?

A young female nurse writes notes during a home visit to her mature male patient, both are wearing protective masks.

Bring House Calls Into the 21st Century

The pandemic highlighted the benefits of home health services for a range of patient populations

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Naloxone Rebound Akathisia: It Could Turn on You

The rise in opioid overdoses warrants a review of the symptoms of akathisia

An illustration of a man looking at COVID-19 on a smartphone and his head exploding with various icons including FAKE NEWS.

Join Me in the Fight Against COVID-19 Misinformation

Do the right thing for society

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Ethics Consult: Is Oil Tycoon's Billboard for Liver Donor Ethical? MD/JD Weighs In

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

A computer rendering of t-cells attacking a COVID-19 virus.

Call in the T-Cell Cavalry to Fight COVID in the Immunocompromised

Preliminary research suggests immunotherapy could play role in protecting vaccine non-responders

A photo of Simone Biles during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Simone Biles Is Sending a Message: Olympians Are People First

Mental health is essential to sporting success

A male healthcare worker in a blue scrub shirt and wearing a gold medal gives the thumbs up gesture.

Are You an Everyday Olympian?

If you're afraid of being average, don't be

A vintage black and white photo of a young boy gargling water in the bathroom.

Can Gargling Protect School Kids From COVID?

Underused interventions may help slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2 when schools reopen

A female therapist wearing a protective mask conducts a session with her female patient.

To Prevent Chronic Illness, Start With Mental Health

The two are inextricably linked

A female psychiatrist takes notes during a session with her male patient, both are wearing protective masks.

Psychiatrists Can Be Valuable Vaccine Educators

"Actively and constantly searching" for ways to address the needs of a vulnerable population

A female surgeon ties her scrub cap in the operating room.

Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safety

Conflict and toxicity can make teams more prone to errors

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Naked With Other Doctors

One doctor's profound experience without the white coat -- or any clothes

A teen boy with braces yawns and stretches while waking up in the morning

Teens Need Later School Start Times

The pandemic has further highlighted the health benefits

A mature man in a hospital bed fist bumps a young female nurse.

Your Face Looks Familiar

Establishing good continuity of care with patients really matters

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Thoughts on Great Leadership; Improving Your Tax Strategies

Must-reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

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Private Equity Is Ruining American Healthcare

Physicians, patients lose when PE takes over; it's time to take medicine back

The legs and feet of a nurse are visible beneath the bottom of the curtain separating patients in a hospital.

Are Patients Spreading SARS-CoV-2 to Their Hospital Roommates?

A new study explores the data and implications

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The Psychological Repercussions of Patient Complaints

We need support from hospital administration

A young woman reacts with shock and dismay at what she鈥檚 seeing on her laptop.

A Patient Care App Diagnosed Me With Cancer

No one should receive a serious diagnosis this way -- not even a doctor like myself

The U.S. Fumbled the Early COVID Response in Two Major Ways

Marty Makary, MD, and Andy Slavitt review those initial strategies and public health messages

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Medicine Through Abuelita鈥檚 Eyes

Patients are better off when treated with empathy and care

A young male physician in blue scrubs sits on a bed in the dark looking for his pager.

Physicians: Stop Dreading Call

How to banish those negative thoughts and make them positive

A diverse group of young female campers make heart shapes with their hands under a hand painted WELCOME TO CAMP FELIX sign.

Dear Parents, Kids Need Camp

Providers should talk to parents about summer camp precautions that can keep kids safe and healthy

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Walmart's Low-Price Insulin Is a Band-Aid on a Broken System

Exorbitant drug pricing and inaccessible care require government intervention

A female nurse in blue scrubs touches a tablet with swirl of healthcare icons floating above it.

The Rise of Non-Traditional Nursing

Is it time to shift your professional focus?

A tired male healthcare worker in scrubs and PPE sits in a folding chair and rubs his eyes in a dark room.

You're Not Alone in Your Darkest Hours

Ending the silence on mental health can save the lives of our peers, our patients, and ourselves

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Surfside Collapse: Beyond the Immediate Aftermath

A forensic pathologist's perspective on "the last responders"

A male physician in white coat hands his stethoscope off to a surgeon in blue scrubs.

What to Do When It's Time to Let Go ... of the Specialist

Getting them to return patients to our care isn't always easy

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Scholarship Tips for Med Students

8 ways to help fund tuition

A young pregnant woman takes a selfie with her smartphone while receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Is Confirmation Bias Guiding COVID Vaccine Recommendations?

Policy must be based on indisputable evidence

A tired male healthcare worker in dark blue scrubs with closed eyes rests his head on his hand in the doctor鈥檚 lounge.

The Elephant in the Doctors' Lounge

It's time to get healthcare workers talking about their own mental health

A transgender woman in a pink robe with her head wrapped in a towel wipes the steam off of a mirror in the bathroom.

What's Driving Eating Disorders in Trans Patients?

Proper care begins with understanding

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The One Skill That Harried Medical Leaders Often Lack

It's no surprise the public is losing faith with the healthcare industry

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