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

A photo taken in the Oval Office after the signing of the White House Initiative on Women鈥檚 Health Research

<乌鸦传媒>No Laughing Matter: Women's Health Is Not a 'Women's Issue'

It's about time the U.S. focused on women's health research

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<乌鸦传媒>We Need ICD Codes for Climate-Linked Health Outcomes

Improved medical coding can help quantify health consequences of climate change

A photo of a thoughtful looking man looking out a window.

<乌鸦传媒>Your SAD Patients May Not Understand Why They Feel Depressed

How to address seasonal affective disorder in clinical practice

A photo of a physician鈥檚 blue rubber gloved hand resting on a $100 bill.

<乌鸦传媒>The Broken Medicare System Is Forcing Physicians Out

Yet another physician pay cut will prevent timely access to care

A photo of a man receiving a dose of methadone in a plastic cup from a female healthcare worker.

<乌鸦传媒>Proposed Methadone Treatment Legislation May Put Patients at Risk

We need evidence-based, safe, and effective solutions

A photo of a female neurosurgeon in the operating room.

<乌鸦传媒>Wondering Which Specialty to Choose? Consider This

Pediatric specialists are in high demand, and the work is immensely satisfying

A photo of a calculator, two injection pens, and a miniature shopping cart.

<乌鸦传媒>Want Lower Obesity Drug Costs? Medicare Holds the Key

Medicare coverage will catalyze market competition

A photo of a digital thermometer outside of a business in Texas which reads 108 degrees.

<乌鸦传媒>A Wake-Up Call for Physicians: Our Scope of Practice Includes the Climate

The Fifth National Climate Assessment recognizes the broad impact of the environment on health

A photo of a concerned-looking young woman looking at a laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Invasive Mental Health Questions Have No Place on Nurse Licensing Applications

Removing these inquiries will protect nurse well-being

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<乌鸦传媒>We're Failing to Treat Early Psychosis Symptoms in Black Children

Early intervention is the best way to avoid dire consequences

A photo of a Children鈥檚 Emergency sign outside of a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒>More Investment in Pediatric Readiness Will Save Lives in the ED

The situation has improved but more can be done

A CT scan of a patient with of a patient with carcinoma of the head of pancreas.

<乌鸦传媒>Pancreatic Cancer Doesn't Have to Be a Death Sentence

Early detection is the key to increasing survival rates

A photo of a stethoscope laying on a printout of financial figures and bar charts.

<乌鸦传媒>Risk, Value, and 'Doublethink' in Healthcare

The only value in healthcare should be the value of a healthy citizenry

A photo of a lecture hall of medical students using laptops and tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>How Will Tomorrow's Medical Students Be Different?

New skills before and during medical school may enhance diversity and development

A photo of a woman opening a door with masking and covid vaccination signage taped to it.

<乌鸦传媒>Personal Beliefs May Skew Pandemic Memories and Deepen Polarization

Biased recall may be a threat to future crisis preparedness and response

A photo of a male firefighter standing in front of a fire truck.

<乌鸦传媒>Moving Beyond the 'Angelina Jolie Effect' to Address Cancer Disparities

A "local heroes effect" can better reach communities of color

A photo of a female physician showing her senior male patient his electrocardiogram

<乌鸦传媒>Seek and Ye Shall Find Afib in Stroke Survivors

Neuro-cardiac collaboration can make a big difference post-stroke

A photo of a male medical student studying for exams behind a pile of anatomy books.

<乌鸦传媒>A Fourth of Med Students Want to Quit: The Humanities Can Help Them Reconnect

How a narrative approach can help trainees find joy in medicine

A photo of a computer displaying the Google browser with COVID search results.

<乌鸦传媒>Why I 'Anti-Trust' Google Search on Healthcare

The search results may be leading consumers to unproven treatments

A photo of a covid vaccination center during peak covid.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Aren't We Treating Health Disparities Like the Crises They Are?

Lessons from the COVID pandemic on crisis response

A photo of a stethoscope and calculator laying on printed out charts and graphs

<乌鸦传媒>'Money' Should Not Be a Bad Word in Medical Education

Physician understanding of the business of healthcare can better the system

A photo of a mature woman ringing the Cancer Survivor鈥檚 Bell

<乌鸦传媒>Transitioning Cancer Survivors Away From Oncologic Care

It's time for a new model of care

A photo of a tired female nurse hanging on a piece of medical equipment.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Aren't the Only Concern for Safe Staffing

Nurses need adequate training and a supportive, safe environment

A photo of medical residents talking with physicians in a hospital hallway.

<乌鸦传媒>Applying to Residency? Here Are 4 Traits of All-Star Residents

Success often lies in mindset and mentality

A photo of a female physician sitting on the edge her senior female patient鈥檚 bed in her home.

<乌鸦传媒>What if Trial Participants Knew Their Contributions Were for Naught?

A call for enforcing trial reporting requirements

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<乌鸦传媒>The Hidden Curriculum: Mentorship and Mindfulness in Medicine

We wouldn't be where we are today without our mentors

A photo of a male physician consulting with his male patient in an examination room as a female medical scribe takes notes.

<乌鸦传媒>The 'Encounter Notes' Revolution: Can AI Help Rather Than Hurt?

Considerations for verbalized and generative content in the EHR

A photo of a bottle of Buprenorphine tablets next to a tablet between a persons fingers.

<乌鸦传媒>Optimizing Dosing of Medications for OUD in the Era of Fentanyl

Transforming data into action is the next step

A photo of evacuees lined up behind an Air Force C-17 in Kabul, Afghanistan.

<乌鸦传媒>How Point-of-Care Ultrasound Aided the Triage of Afghan Evacuees in 2021

POCUS is an essential diagnostic tool during humanitarian crises

A photo of a man receiving dialysis in the intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Deprescribe Dialysis After Patients Leave the Hospital

Acute kidney injury patients should not be left on dialysis longer than necessary

A photo of an exasperated looking woman sitting at her kitchen table over a pile of bills.

<乌鸦传媒>The 'Pink Tax' Wake-Up Call for the Healthcare Industry

All genders should have equal access to care

<乌鸦传媒>The Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention of Gun Violence

Approaching gun violence as a public health crisis can help save lives

A scanning electron microscope image of respiratory syncytial viruses

<乌鸦传媒>I Lost My Baby Brother to RSV, Others Don't Have To

Two new tools can prevent tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths

A photo of the cover of Cat Bohannon鈥檚 book Eve

<乌鸦传媒>Modern Medicine Forgot to Confirm It Works for Women, Too

An excerpt from Cat Bohannon's new book, Eve

A photo of a mature male physician in his office talking to his mature male patient

<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare's North Star Should Be Better Health

We must commit to primary care, public health, and prevention

A photo of a box of Lodoco tablets over a close up of the back of a $20 bill.

<乌鸦传媒>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drug

Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation

A purple ribbon next to the words: October is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

<乌鸦传媒>Opposing Gun Ownership by Domestic Abusers Is My Lane

Commit to speaking out during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

A photo of a female physician taking notes while talking to her young female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Contraceptive Care Should Not Be Siloed

Primary care providers can help fill the gaps

A photo of a female physician holding a stethoscope to a man鈥檚 back.

<乌鸦传媒>Stethoscope Hygiene: The Next Frontier in Infection Control?

Prevention is also essential for antimicrobial stewardship

Two pharmacists working in a drugstore.

<乌鸦传媒>Pay Fair: Solutions for Gender and Racial Pay Parity in Academic Pharmacy

It's time to level the playing field

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