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Sick humor
We seek relief in humor, even (maybe especially) in bad situations of our own and others.
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Safety first: Regulations
Some see regulations as necessary to protect public safety, while others argue that they block innovation, success, and profits.
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You’ve been warned
If people want to smoke, I have a hard time believing that they’re unaware of the health risks.
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The timekeeper
Over time this whimsical character and the calendar blocks he holds have taken on a bigger significance, quietly counting out the days of my...
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What’s in a drug name?
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Circadian curiosities
For all we do in our every day lives, the brain does things on autopilot that we don’t even think about.
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What would you do if ... ?
Being a doctor, and the desire to help others, becomes so ingrained into our personalities, and is such a central part of who we are, that it’s...
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A legacy of unfair admissions
The legacy system in medical schools should end for one simple reason: It’s not fair.
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Nurses: The unsung heroes
In our current postpandemic world we’re facing a serious nursing shortage.
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Malaria: Not just someone else’s problem
Given the right conditions malaria could easily return here.
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The amazing brain
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Artificial intelligence versus real patients
Turning treatment decisions over to algorithms and computers is a bad idea for the people we’re supposed to be caring for.