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

A computer rendering of tweezers attaching a microchip to a brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Neurotechnology Development Must Be Slow and Steady

The burgeoning field holds both promise and risks

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<乌鸦传媒>The Real Forces That Motivate Us in Healthcare

Doctors are motivated by metaphysical drivers, just like those in many other fields

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<乌鸦传媒>When Neglect Becomes Criminal: The Harsh Reality of Failing a Dependent

Too often these cases are swept under the rug

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<乌鸦传媒>The Hidden Cost of Poor Hospital Waste Management

Proper disposal of OR trash could save the healthcare system millions -- and help the environment

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<乌鸦传媒>The H5N1 Outbreak Is Not a Test Run, It's a Warning Shot

A true public health success would be preventing the virus from further adapting to humans

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<乌鸦传媒>What Kate Middleton Reminds Us About the Role of Privacy in Healing

Everyone deserves the "sanctity of space" during a course of illness

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<乌鸦传媒>Congress Can Take Action to Prevent Older Adult Falls and Associated Opioid Use

The bipartisan SAFE Act offers important solutions

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<乌鸦传媒>I'm an Autistic Doctor. Here's How to Improve Care for Autistic Patients.

There are robust resources available to help

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<乌鸦传媒>1,000 Paper Cranes Can Bring Our Patients One Step Closer to Healing

We must remind our patients to hold on to hope

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<乌鸦传媒>Bad Surgeon: Barriers to Addressing Medical Misconduct

Our culture rejects self-criticism, censors frank discussion, and too often hides misconduct

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<乌鸦传媒>No, a Jail Is Not an Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Facility

How local jails ignore medical guidelines and contribute to the overdose crisis

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<乌鸦传媒>Anti-DEI Initiatives in Medicine Harm Us All

In pursuit of equality and better patient outcomes, these programs must be supported

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's What Medicaid Expansion Can Do for the Health of Your State

Texas -- and 10 other states -- should accept this additional federal funding

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<乌鸦传媒>Pointing Fingers at Big Pharma Won't Solve Our Drug Cost Problem

Policymakers must work together to overhaul systemic problems in the healthcare system

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<乌鸦传媒>Victory Over Big Pharma Will Take More Than the IRA

We need policies to address high launch prices and anti-competitive patent practices

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<乌鸦传媒>A Tornado Ripping Through the Body: Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Japan's outbreak should be a reminder to clinicians globally about this challenging infection

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<乌鸦传媒>A Closer Look at the New Statin Therapy Guidelines for Patients With HIV

Clinicians can use these recommendations to navigate primary CVD prevention efforts

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<乌鸦传媒>'Star Trek' and Medicine Share Similar 'Prime Directives'

Both provide a foundational ethical guideline, but they operate in vastly different universes

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<乌鸦传媒>Are Federal Agencies Coming for Ketamine Clinics?

Compliance plans can help in the face of possible regulatory scrutiny

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<乌鸦传媒>When Medicalization Goes Too Far

The boundaries between health and disease often get a little blurry

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's What OTC Continuous Glucose Monitors Can Do for Our Patients

FDA's approval may be a step toward greater access

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<乌鸦传媒>The Cancer Journey Is Not Unique to the Royals

The U.S. needs a more human-centric care approach for all patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Death Is Inevitable. Doctors Should Be Prepared to Manage It Appropriately.

End-of-life communication is a skill that must be practiced and honed

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<乌鸦传媒>Washington and New Jersey Are Reforming Prior Authorization. Is Your State Next?

Broad grassroots support can make a big difference

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<乌鸦传媒>You Choose: Do More Work for Free or Be Labeled as a Bad Colleague

Women in health, especially women of color, are paid less and asked to do more

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<乌鸦传媒>Do Your Patients Understand Their Written Discharge Instructions?

All patients should have access to medical information in their native language

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<乌鸦传媒>Medical Misinfo Runs Rampant Online. The Gov't Must Retain the Right to Intervene.

Combating vaccine falsehoods and other inaccurate claims protects public health

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<乌鸦传媒>A Physician Guide to Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors

Clear guidelines can provide a universal service for patients and unify our profession

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<乌鸦传媒>Why Not Treat Patients the Same Way We Teach Medical Students?

A case-base approach to problems in living and social determinants of health

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<乌鸦传媒>There's a New Fungus in Town and It Won't Be the Last

The arrival of C. auris in Washington is a harbinger of health systems addled by climate change

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<乌鸦传媒>The Case for Stricter Standards in the Final Nursing Home Staffing Rule

Continued understaffing will have devastating consequences for residents, families, and staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Be Wary of Flawed Diagnosis Criteria for ME/CFS

A new CDC-funded paper includes criteria that may be leading to inaccurate prevalence rates

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<乌鸦传媒>The 'Best We Have' Isn't Working for Endometriosis Patients

Increased women's health research funding is long overdue

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<乌鸦传媒>Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis and Death Are on the Rise: Here's How We Can Help

Reducing stigma, increasing public awareness, and policy change are key

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<乌鸦传媒>Hold Your Horses, Health Workers With COVID Still Must Isolate

This aspect of CDC's guidance is not to be glossed over

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<乌鸦传媒>As an Infertility Doctor, I Fear Alabama's Frozen Embryo Ruling Won't Be the Last

The decision felt like a personal assault on me, my fellow fertility experts, and our patients

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<乌鸦传媒>How to Prevent and Respond to a Cyberattack: From a Health System That Lived It

The surge in health system breaches should prompt action

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<乌鸦传媒>A Health System in Critical Condition

An excerpt from the new book, The Sky Was Falling

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<乌鸦传媒>It's Match Week, but That Won't Fix the Physician Shortage

Short-term legislative solutions can help today in the face of stagnant systemic change

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<乌鸦传媒>Banning Gain-of-Function Research Would Do Far More Harm Than Good

A House-passed bill could stifle the potential for revolutionary medical advancements

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