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

A photo of a senior man taking a cognitive test.

<乌鸦传媒>Without Early Detection, Fighting Dementia Is an Uphill Battle

A brief assessment in primary care can help identify patients most at risk

A photo of a male nurse checking a patient鈥檚 IV medication in a hospital intensive care unit

<乌鸦传媒>Clinicians Aren't Always to Blame for Medical Errors

Organizational culture plays a central role in patient safety

A photo of a woman napping with her hand on her pregnant belly.

<乌鸦传媒>The Dangerous Reality of Pregnancy in the U.S.

All states should offer 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage

A photo of the vials and packaging Leqembi for injection.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemab

Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain

A photo of a male physician scowling at his laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>From Doxxing to Doctor Death Threats

Online harassment of physicians and scientists goes beyond trolling

A photo of an empty examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>When the Doctor-Patient Relationship Crosses the Line

Upholding trust, ethics, and patient rights

A photo of the corpse of a body donor in a plastic bag in a morgue.

<乌鸦传媒>Breathing New Life Into 'Body Donors'

To the most sincere gift I have ever received, I thank you

A photo of Brian H. Williams, MD, next to the cover of his book.

<乌鸦传媒>I Never Asked Why the Bodies Kept Coming

An excerpt from Brian Williams' forthcoming book on racism, violence, and how we heal

A photo of a male physician and his female patient in the examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>I Turned to Physician Gig Work. You Could Too.

For me, the pros outweigh the cons

A photo of a young mother breastfeeding her baby on a city bench.

<乌鸦传媒>Could Extreme Heat Make It Harder to Breastfeed?

We need more research on the impact of environmental factors

A photo of a mature male hospital CEO standing in the doorway of a room or patients beds.

<乌鸦传媒>Could You Run Your Hospital Better Than the CEO?

There are clear benefits to physician-run hospitals

A photo of striking healthcare workers holding up handmade signs.

<乌鸦传媒>A Manager's Perspective on Healthcare Unionization

Her response was not at all what I expected

A close up photo of a man holding a box of Paxlovid.

<乌鸦传媒>Did FDA Apply Rigorous Standards in Approving Paxlovid?

Evidence for all relevant studies should be accessible

A close up photo of a senior woman鈥檚 hand holding a Medicare card

<乌鸦传媒>Oh, You Have Medicare? We'll Skip That Test.

Patients on public insurance have a right to know if they're being treated differently

A photo of a stethoscope laying on a rainbow flag.

<乌鸦传媒>The Case for Mandatory LGBTQ+ Health Education in Medical School

Pride is not just for June

A photo of an albuterol inhaler laying on a checked tablecloth.

<乌鸦传媒>Schools Aren't Prepared to Treat Asthma Attacks

Every school should have a stock albuterol program

A photo of a SNAP/EBT advertisement in front of boxes of spaghetti.

<乌鸦传媒>How I Became a Physician on Food Stamps

Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good

A photo of mother playing with her infant son.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Can't I Be Both a Good Doctor and a Good Mother?

You don't have to put your parenting plans on hold

A photo of Greg Abbott using a wheelchair ramp to the dais in the Texas House chamber

<乌鸦传媒>When You Know Better, Do Better for People With Disabilities

Anti-DEI laws harm care for a broad range of marginalized groups

A photo of a female caregiver holding the hand of her female hospice patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Dying With Dignity: A Look at the Advantages of the Medicare Hospice Benefit

The program is both cost-effective and compassionate

A photo of a pipette hovering over a petri dish laying on genetic testing results.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Overcome the Catch-22 in Precision Medicine Research

Improving the patient experience will go a long way

A photo of a MD Now Urgent Care clinic in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Urgent Care Is More Urgent Than Ever

These facilities support our overburdened system

A photo of a male physician with his hands up to defend himself.

<乌鸦传媒>We Shouldn't Carry the Full Weight of Responsibility for Our Own Workplace Safety

The government must do more to prevent violence against healthcare workers

A photo of a female member of a hospital cleaning staff wiping down the handholds on a bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Overuse of Some Disinfectants Can Do More Harm Than Good

Health systems must eliminate unnecessary uses of QACs

A photo of a male nurse letting a little boy listen to his hearbeat with a stethoscope in an examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>Want to Solve the Nurse Shortage?

Create healthier workplaces for our nurses

A photo of an unhappy looking overweight boy sitting on a piece of gym equipment.

<乌鸦传媒>What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?

The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health

A photo of a female physician performing a colonoscopy.

<乌鸦传媒>Warning: Prior Auth for Colonoscopy Is the Wrong Way to Go

The policy adds delays to care and may worsen health outcomes

A photo of a woman standing in front of shelves of products in a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Tackling Barriers to OTC Birth Control Pills

FDA approval would be a critical step, but we must address other access issues

A photo of a little boy in a wheelchair.

<乌鸦传媒>Should FDA Grant Accelerated Approval to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy?

Waiting for the results of the SRP-9001 confirmatory trial may be a better move

A photo of a teen boy scowling at his mirror reflection.

<乌鸦传媒>Profiteering Off the Body Insecurity of Teens

Keep dangerous supplements out of kids' hands

A photo of a female pediatrician looking at her laptop while a mother and son sit on the examination table.

<乌鸦传媒>Choosing Pediatrics Is a Poor Financial Decision

We can change this by addressing the pay gap between child and adult medicine

A photo of a physiotherapist assisting a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

<乌鸦传媒>The Broader Significance of a New Drug for a Rare Form of ALS

The tofersen trial offers hope and lessons for the fight against ALS

A photo of a man holding a Narcan dispenser in front of an addiction training poster.

<乌鸦传媒>DEA: Clarify Your Stance on Harm Reduction

Legal ambiguity is preventing doctors from best serving patients

A computer rendering of a man tied to a giant covid virus and dragging it along behind him.

<乌鸦传媒>Are We Ready for the Long COVID Long-Haul?

The COVID public health emergency may be over, but this condition isn't going away

A photo of a sign outside of a business offering Ozempic injections.

<乌鸦传媒>Weighing the Consequences of Weight-Loss Drugs

We need more discussion of the potential harms

A computer rendering of white and blue rubber gloved raised fists.

<乌鸦传媒>How I Became a Union Doctor

We formed the first-ever emergency medicine union to promote patient safety

A photo of a female medical school graduate during the graduation ceremony.

<乌鸦传媒>You've Graduated Medical School! Now What?

Take time to relax and prepare ahead of residency

A photo of a female radiologist performing a mammography on her Black patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Good, but Not Enough

Specifics for older women, Black women, and those with dense breasts are needed

A photo of two female physicians and a female patient wearing a hospital gown sitting on an examination table.

<乌鸦传媒>The Patient Case Against Requiring Medical Chaperones

What sounds good in theory falls short in practice

A photo of a woman waving to a male physician and nurse as she leaves her hospital room with a suitcase.

<乌鸦传媒>You're Ready for Your Patient to Leave the Hospital. But Are They Ready?

Discharge must be a coordinated effort by the healthcare team

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