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

A photo of a woman holding a body mass index calculator.

<乌鸦传媒>It's Time to Retire BMI as a Clinical Metric

An undue focus on weight can lead to patient distrust and delayed care

A photo of a sign advertising free flu shots outside of a Rite Aid pharmacy in New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>Flu Is Coming. Or Is It?

Prepare by encouraging patients to get flu and COVID vaccines

A photo of a box of Relyvrio.

<乌鸦传媒>Why I Voted 'No' on the New ALS Drug

Here are the shortcomings I saw in the phase II Relyvrio study

A photo of a thoughtful looking young female physician looking out a window.

<乌鸦传媒>Isn't It a Seller's Market for Healthcare Professionals?

Competition for a scarce resource (providers) could improve the workplace

A photo of a mature man sleeping with a CPAP mask on.

<乌鸦传媒>What Good Is a CPAP Machine Without a Microchip?

The shortage threatens the well-being of patients with sleep apnea, among others

A photo of a donor kidney in a plastic bowl surrounded by surgical tools prior to transplantation.

<乌鸦传媒>The Kidney Transplant Ecosystem Is Ripe for Reform

Here are the policies and payment systems that need to change

A photo of two women walking past a destroyed tank and damaged buildings in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine

<乌鸦传媒>The Heavy Psychological Toll of the War in Ukraine

Mental health support is the need of the hour

A photo eyeglasses sharpening a blurred cityscape.

<乌鸦传媒>Should Myopia Control Be Mainstream in the U.S.?

Reducing the severity of nearsightedness can benefit public health

A photo of a young male surgeon scrubbing up prior to surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>The Future Looks Bleak for Surgical Residents Like Me

Looming Medicare cuts will force surgeons to do more with less, undermining trainee success

A photo of Torah scrolls and a shofar.

<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare During the High Holidays

Culturally competent care means learning our patients' customs

A photo of a male physician listening to his senior patients breathing with a stethoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Healthcare Produce Health?

Adapted from Inequality Kills Us All: COVID-19's Health Lessons for the World

A photo of people working in an office.

<乌鸦传媒>The Oft-Forgotten Team Members: Health Unit Coordinators

They should be recognized in their presence rather than by their absence

A photo of doctors and nurses meeting in a conference room

<乌鸦传媒>There's More to Medical Practice Than Meets the Eye

Dispensing advice could be viewed as the practice of medicine

A close up of a male physician鈥檚 pen hovering over a prescription pad.

<乌鸦传媒>It's High Time for Broader Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medication

Limited Medicare coverage poses barriers, but bipartisan legislation offers a solution

A photo of a male physician listening to his female patient describe her symptoms.

<乌鸦传媒>While Doctors May Hear Patients, Are They Really Listening?

Empathy training can help doctors communicate better with patients

A photo of a male physician standing in front of the U.S. flag pointing to a VOTE pin attached to his white coat.

<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare Organizations Can Get Out the Vote

Civic engagement is good for both patients and providers

A photo of Peter Grinspoon, MD

<乌鸦传媒>I Didn't Let My Addiction Win Out in the End

How doctors get addicted and how they recover

Nitin Sethi cutting a bandage off a boxer's hand following a fight.

<乌鸦传媒>The Internal Conflict of Being a Ringside Doctor

The aftermath of a 2019 fight nearly broke me

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

<乌鸦传媒>Our Hands Are Tied: Treating Prediabetes in Kids

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

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

<乌鸦传媒>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.

<乌鸦传媒>We Need a Direct Pediatric Care Physician Network

The current system is failing our kids

A photo of a cringing young woman in a hospital gown sitting next to a male physician who is taking notes.

<乌鸦传媒>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

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

<乌鸦传媒>Knock Knock, the Nurse Is at the Door

A response to misconceptions about hospital-at-home programs

Two rubber stamps with the words paraben, bisphenol A & phthalate printed on paper background. Endocrine disruptors concept.

<乌鸦传媒>Is 'Juliet' Unwittingly Poisoned in Today's Environment?

Examining the dangers of endocrine disrupting chemicals

A photo of a group of obese people standing in the street.

<乌鸦传媒>The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally

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

A photo of a One Medical billboard advertisement in Portland, Oregon.

<乌鸦传媒>The Amazon-One Medical Deal Could Be a Boon to Primary Care

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

A photo of a man with computer rendered monkeypox lesions on the backs of his hands.

<乌鸦传媒>The Classification of Monkeypox Should Include Its STI Status

Let's not ignore the evidence

A photo of a little girl wearing a virtual reality headset next to a man鈥檚 blue rubber gloved hand holding a syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>Virtual Reality Can Help Get Our Patients Vaccinated

Evidence suggests VR reduces needle pain and anxiety

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

<乌鸦传媒>Unnecessary Outpatient Antibiotic Use Endangers Kids

Health systems and payers can protect patients by encouraging responsible prescribing

A photo of the emergency entrance to a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Nation's Essential Hospitals Are Severely Under-Resourced

More clearly defining these safety net providers can enable targeted support

A transmission electron micrograph of a cluster of polio virus particles

<乌鸦传媒>The Current Case of Polio Through a Historical Lens

Broader wastewater surveillance and targeted immunization are critical

A photo of the One Medical offices in Chelsea, NYC.

<乌鸦传媒>What Led to Amazon's Big Bet on Primary Care?

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

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

<乌鸦传媒>Monkeypox: Another Lesson in Global Health Neglect

We ignore the health of poorer nations at our peril

A photo of a single drop of blood on a mans index finger with an out of focus Osler diagnostic device in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Theranos Offers a Warning for Blood-Testing Startup Osler

New companies must learn from past examples

A photo of Kyle Planck

<乌鸦传媒>I Got Monkeypox Drugs -- Not Everyone Is So Lucky

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

A photo of the packaging and blisterpack of Paxlovid.

<乌鸦传媒>What's Really Driving COVID 'Rebound' After Paxlovid?

There's only one way to find out

An overhead shot of a woman in bed holding a hot water bottle to her painful abdomen

<乌鸦传媒>Don't Normalize Patients' Period Cramps

Several options are available to help treat associated pain and discomfort

A photo of a father holding his toddler son while listening to a female physician holding a folder.

<乌鸦传媒>Normalize Dads Bringing Kids to Doctors' Appointments

And having knowledge about their child's health

A photo of a young female nurse adjusting the weights on a beam scale as she weighs her mature female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Dear Insurers: It's Time to Cover Weight Loss Drugs

Universal coverage can increase medication access and improve population health

A photo of village life on a street in Dhariyawad, Rajasthan, India

<乌鸦传媒>Lessons From My Trip to India on Understanding Our Patients

Learning first-hand about rural or diverse communities is key to addressing health inequality

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