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

A photo of New York City fire fighters standing on the rubble pile of the World Trade Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Never Forget the 9/11 Responders Who Risked Their Lives

Care is available for those who continue to face health consequences

A photo of a little girl sitting on a step stool in front of a refrigerator.

<乌鸦传媒>The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

A photo of a blood test in culture bottles in an incubator being tested for bacterial growth.

<乌鸦传媒>What Can We Learn From Blood Culture Bottle Shortage?

Its disparate impact offers lessons in resource sharing and medical ethics

A photo of the Project 2025 booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

<乌鸦传媒>Project 2025: Assessing the Impact on the Healthcare Workforce

Effective and equitable training does not appear to be a priority of this agenda

A photo of a smiling female physician at the foot of the bed of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment.

<乌鸦传媒>The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness in Childhood

Let's do more to promote mental well-being in pediatric patients

A photo of a female physician talking to her senior female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

A photo of FDA headquarters in Silver Spring Maryland.

<乌鸦传媒>Diversity Action Plans for Clinical Trials: Evaluating FDA's Draft Guidance

A critical analysis reveals opportunities and challenges prior to finalization

A photo of a nurse sitting next to a male patient who is reading braille.

<乌鸦传媒>I'm Embarrassed to Admit I Have No Idea How to Care for Patients With Disabilities

All medical schools should prepare trainees to meet the needs of this population

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<乌鸦传媒>Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

A photo of a neffy nasal spray over a blurred photo of shelves of medication at a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

A computer rendering of an artery blocked by plaque.

<乌鸦传媒>The Widowmaker: Clarifying the Record for Our Patients

Fear shouldn't drive medical intervention

A photo of a mushroom based pain relief ointment on a tray in a wellness clinic.

<乌鸦传媒>Is 'Wellness' Bad News for Healthcare?

The growing industry is a double-edged sword

A photo of a woman speaking to a female physician who his holding a clipboard.

<乌鸦传媒>Your Patient Has Been Dealt a Hand With Four ACEs. What Now?

In cancer survivorship, we must address patients' psychological wellness

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<乌鸦传媒>What the Matthew Perry Tragedy Reminds Us About Ketamine Use

We must develop multi-disciplinary safety standards for ketamine clinics

A computer rendering of sickle cells blocking blood flow.

<乌鸦传媒>Too Many Kids With Sickle Cell Disease Aren't Getting Appropriate Preventive Care

Findings from my recent study shook me to my core

A photo of a statue of J. Marion Sims in Central Park, New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>How Should Unethical Legacies in Medical History Be Handled?

Reexamining legacy and revoking reverence help restore medical integrity

A photo of medical staff attending to Noah Lyles after the finish of the Men鈥檚 200 meter final.

<乌鸦传媒>An Olympic-Sized Miss in Managing COVID-19

Did high stakes lead to foregoing prevention and mitigation?

A photo of Evan Gershkovich at Andrews Airforce Base after he was released from Russian prison.

<乌鸦传媒>Surviving Russian Prison: Evan Gershkovich's Health After Incarceration

We wish him the best support in reintegrating back home

A photo of a female physician holding an IUD with her out of focus patient in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>I've Seen the Extreme Pain of IUD Insertion

CDC's new guidance is a good first step, but more is needed to acknowledge women's pain

A photo of a nurse drawing blood from a male patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for Colon Cancer: Panacea or Hype?

This newly approved testing modality brings challenges and opportunities

A photo of pall bearers carrying a casket.

<乌鸦传媒>Death Is Inevitable. It's Time We Learned to Talk About It.

By fostering honest and compassionate discussions, we can provide patients with more dignity

A photo of Simone Biles at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

<乌鸦传媒>A Leave of Absence -- From Medicine or the Olympics -- Is Not a Sign of Weakness

Taking a step back is sometimes necessary to move forward

A photo of a nurse holding a bag of intravenous medication.

<乌鸦传媒>PBMs Are Stacking the Deck Against Patients and Independent Physician Practices

Infusion services and other therapies must be delivered without delay

A photo of a container of urine on a drug testing form.

<乌鸦传媒>He Hadn't Had a Drop of Alcohol in Nearly a Year -- But the Test Said Otherwise

Faulty testing protocols threaten the freedom of those entangled in the U.S. legal system

A computer rendering of mpox virus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Mpox Is Becoming More Deadly. We Need Global Action Now to Prevent Another Pandemic.

A new, more dangerous variant has emerged

A photo of a tired looking new mother sitting on a couch with her baby on her lap.

<乌鸦传媒>The Postpartum Cliff Doesn't Need to Be So Steep

Extending the standard of care to at least 1 year post-birth can save lives

A photo of a senior woman receiving care at home by a female nurse while her husband looks on.

<乌鸦传媒>Extend the Hospital-at-Home Waiver Before It's Too Late

Older adults should continue to receive care where they feel and heal their best

A photo of packages of Plant Based Organic Burger Patties for sale in a supermarket.

<乌鸦传媒>Plant-based Food and Drink Labeling Is a Battlefield

Public health considerations are missing in action

A photo of Anthony Fauci, MD, during a Senate hearing on the federal response to the covid pandemic.

<乌鸦传媒>What Is 'Character Assassination' in Medicine?

The consequences affect not only the targeted clinician but patients and institutions too

A photo of a medical training dummy in a hospital bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicine Made LGBTQ+ Health the Problem. Medical Schools Can Help Course Correct.

Medical training has let discrimination go unchecked for far too long

A photo of a portable ultrasound machine next to a woman lying on a hospital bed.

<乌鸦传媒>POCUS and Malpractice: Separating Fact From Fear

The benefit to patients from point-of-care ultrasound should outweigh litigation concerns

A photo of a female pharmacist at a shelf of medicines.

<乌鸦传媒>Community Pharmacy Gets an Unfairly Bad Rap

I'd like to set the record straight

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<乌鸦传媒>Fighting Blind: There Remains Much We Don't Know About the H5N1 Outbreak

Here are key questions we need to answer to prevent larger crises

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Medicare Cut for Physicians? Look to Congress, Not CMS

Medicare patients and providers deserve better

A photo of a male hand holding a pen over a non-disclosure agreement form.

<乌鸦传媒>Non-Disclosure Agreements Have No Place in Medicine

Just because something is legal doesn't mean it's ethical

A photo of the cover of The Connection Cure next to a photo of the author Julia Hotz.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctor's Orders: A Social Prescription for Health

An excerpt from Hotz's book, The Connection Cure

A photo of a man holding a smartphone displaying the CrowdStrike website.

<乌鸦传媒>Lessons for Healthcare From the Global IT Outage

A robust and resilient infrastructure can help ensure continued access to care

A photo of a male doctor with an I VOTED TODAY pin on his white coat.

<乌鸦传媒>We Want You, Doctor, to Help Get Out the Vote

Heath systems and clinicians can engage patients and care team members

A photo of Anthony Comstock.

<乌鸦传媒>The Zombie Law That Threatens Abortion Access

Congress must ensure the Comstock Act does not encroach on reproductive rights

A photo of a male physician shaking hands with a robot.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Should Think of AI as a Medical Student

A new approach to the tech-physician partnership

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