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Essays and opinions from our readers, always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial

A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a COVID virus.

<乌鸦传媒>Old Drugs, New Tricks: The Power of Medication Repurposing

COVID highlighted the untapped potential of existing treatments

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<乌鸦传媒>We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football

Making youth football safer requires a collective effort

A photo of three hospital patients sitting in the waiting room and looking at their phones.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Medicine Is Bad at Customer Service -- And How to Fix It

Healthcare is one of few industries still lacking in convenience

A photo of a female physician using sign language to communicate with her female patient who is also wearing a hearing aid.

<乌鸦传媒>Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

A photo of Brian H. Williams, MD, and the cover of is book The Bodies Keep Coming.

<乌鸦传媒>I'm a Black Trauma Surgeon. Ending Gun Violence Demands Fighting for Racial Justice.

An excerpt from Williams' book, The Bodies Keep Coming

A computer rendering of a transparent human head with Broca鈥檚 area of the brain highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>A Case of Broca's Aphasia

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

A photo of a female physician comforting her female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Anatomy of a Suicide Crisis: Life After Abuse

Love shouldn't hurt

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<乌鸦传媒>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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<乌鸦传媒>'My Womb Isn't My Legacy'

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

A photo of a mature man sitting at a cardboard voting booth.

<乌鸦传媒>The Deathbed Regrets Voter Guide

Don't regret your vote

A photo of Donald Trump speaking at his campaign rally in Coachella, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

A photo of rolls of I Voted stickers.

<乌鸦传媒>The Cure to Gun Violence Begins at the Ballot Box, Not the Trauma Bay

The most impactful solutions extend beyond the clinical walls to the halls of government

A photo of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump during the ABC News debate.

<乌鸦传媒>Women and Children First -- Or Not

A look at the presidential candidates' records on maternal and child health

A close up photo of a robot hand manipulating a computer keyboard.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

A photo of Kieran Murphy, MD, and the cover of his book The Essence of Invention.

<乌鸦传媒>How Unconventional Thinkers Unlock Medical Innovation

An excerpt from Murphy's book, The Essence of Invention

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<乌鸦传媒>Want Electronic Reimbursement? That Will Cost You a 5% Fee.

Predatory insurance fees underscore need for physician payment reform

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<乌鸦传媒>Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Too

Physicians must partner with their patients to provide appropriate care

A close up photo of a mail-in ballot for the 2024 presidential election.

<乌鸦传媒>Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

A photo of surgeons about to put a kidney on ice after removal from a living donor.

<乌鸦传媒>It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Donate an Organ

Financial support and incentives can help close the living donor gap

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<乌鸦传媒>To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

A photo of a box of mifepristone tablets and a bottle of misoprostol tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women

A photo of a female physician wearing a Vot-ER badge.

<乌鸦传媒>Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

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<乌鸦传媒>Should I Prescribe Liraglutide to a 6-Year-Old Patient With Obesity if FDA Approved?

I anticipate benefits outweighing potential risks in only a select few situations

A photo of colposcope and equipment in a an examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>Women Should Not Have to 'Just Deal With' Gynecological Pain

Expectation setting and open discussions are key

A photo of a street mural depicting a wildfire with a skeleton next to it saying: No Worries.

<乌鸦传媒>The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging

It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety

A photo of a senior male physician talking to younger male physician as they walk down a hospital hallway.

<乌鸦传媒>The Ebb and Flow of Mentorship in Medicine

Former mentors may need space to move on from their professional lives

A photo of Warren Hern, MD, and the cover of his book Abortion in the Age of Unreason.

<乌鸦传媒>The Disease of Nine Months: Caring for Women Before and After Roe

An excerpt from Hern's new book, Abortion in the Age of Reason

An 1898 painting by Raja Ravi Varma titled: Shakuntala looking for Dushyanta.

<乌鸦传媒>Reclaiming the Night in the Wake of 'Abhaya's' Murder

To everyone in medicine: don't underestimate the gentleness of Indian women as weakness

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<乌鸦传媒>An Indian Doctor Was Just Raped and Killed. This Is Not an Isolated Incident.

An examination of what's driving sexual violence against women in medicine

A computer rendering of a pertussis infection.

<乌鸦传媒>Vaccine Hesitancy Is on the Rise. So Is Whooping Cough.

Clear and respectful communication is key to preventing outbreaks like this

A photo of prescription pill containers wrapped in U.S. paper currency.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Help Patients Save on Drug Costs

Even in the face of slow to no policy change, we can still increase access

A computer rendering of doctors rubber gloved hands holding up signs which read: On Strike.

<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare Unionization Isn't the Only Option

In this changing workplace, managers and leaders can do better for their staff

A photo of a female physician taking the blood pressure of a pregnant woman.

<乌鸦传媒>An Action Plan for Hypertension in Pregnancy

The prevalence is unacceptably high, especially in Black women

A computer rendering of mpox viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Mpox: Lessons From 2022 for Future Preparedness

We must be ready for possible systemic complications

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<乌鸦传媒>The Best Prescription for Safety in Pharmacy

Well-being and safety in the profession have come a long way, but the work isn't done yet

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<乌鸦传媒>A Georgia Woman's Death After Delayed Abortion Care Was Preventable. Who's to Blame?

Physicians need more clear guidance and protocols from their healthcare systems

A photo of the cover of the book Under the Gun next to the author Cedric Dark, MD, MPH.

<乌鸦传媒>Long Before I Was a Doctor, I was Just a Teen Whose Cousin Was Shot Dead

An excerpt from Dark's new book, Under the Gun

A graphic of a stethoscope creating a heart with the words: World Patient Safety Day inside.

<乌鸦传媒>'Failing Wisely' Can Promote a Safer Healthcare System

Don't assume old strategies and new technologies will improve patient safety

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<乌鸦传媒>Brain Health Risks: Digital Quality Measures and the Future of Neurological Care

Access to advanced tools must be equitable

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<乌鸦传媒>Common-Ground Healthcare Policies Both Trump and Harris Can Support

Can our future leaders place public health ahead of politics?

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