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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

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A Psychiatrist's Prescription for Americans' Anger

Courage, imagination, and the will to rebuild are key ingredients

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How Cyberattacks Hold Patient Care Hostage

We need to strengthen our National Cybersecurity Strategy

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Insurers Are Dictating Care and We're Sick, Sick, Sick of It!

Now is a moment ripe for change

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Providers, You Are the Missing Piece: Your Patients With OUD Need You

Resources and treatment are essential to addressing the overdose crisis

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Fighting Misinformation Like a Doctor

Politicians should view their constituents the same way we view our patients

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A New Fad: Microdosing Ozempic

Why it's unlikely to help most people

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Am I 'Too Competitive' for Some Residency Programs?

A Q&A with a residency program director

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Half-Truths, Big Risks: The Dangers of an Incomplete Medical History

Creating an environment that fosters open communication is essential

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I Am Torn: Grappling With the Killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

I detest everything Thompson stood for, yet I am troubled by thoughts of hate

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Disability Redefines 'Ability' in the Medical Profession

Creativity and adaptability contribute to the success of doctors with disabilities

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Modernizing the Electronic Health Record

The EHR has improved, but we still need better ways to document our exam, assessment, and plan

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'You Don't Just Shoot an Arrow at It': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 麻豆传媒's reporters

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Hospitalization Should Not Mean Financial Ruin for Medicare Beneficiaries

Updated policies can help older adults cover the costs of care

Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

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Physicians Shouldn't Applaud Murder

The death of the United Healthcare CEO reveals some dark thoughts

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Addicted to Productivity, Doc? The Holidays Are a Time to Reflect

Here are four health habits to support clinician well-being

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The Dose Makes the Poison: Clarifying the Record on Fluoride

The benefits outweigh the risks

Untangling GLP-1 Risks: Are Side Effects Overblown?

Experts tackle myths, data bias, and game-changing outcomes of obesity drugs

GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare

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More DEI Bans Will Have Dire Side Effects for Public Health

Clinician diversity may be at risk with the new administration

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Hello Buprenorphine, Step Into My Practice

It's time for the medical field to reduce OUD stigma and embrace this essential medication

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Fauci Facepalms Won't Cut It in the Second Trump Administration

Consider what's at stake when leaders in medicine simply watch from the sidelines

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What If...?

Let's imagine how smart computer systems can make it easier to practice primary care

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Medical Education Needs Its Own AI Playbook

Artificial intelligence should be used differently in training and medical practice

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Worried About Healthcare Worker Well-Being?

Contact members of Congress to reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act

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Measuring the Quality of Pain Management

Fair and useful performance measures help ensure more appropriate treatment

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Time to Act on What We See in the Mirror

The U.S. ranks poorly on healthcare compared to other countries; maybe we can learn from them

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What 'Make America Healthy Again' Gets Right About Communications

We all want a healthier America. Let's talk about how to get there.

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Utility Shutoffs Can Be Deadly During Extreme Weather Events

Legislation to ensure continued electricity access is critical

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Getting Patients in the Habit of Doing the Right Thing

Smart devices might help patients make lifestyle changes, but the devices must be fine-tuned

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'A Real Regulatory Dilemma Here': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 麻豆传媒's reporters

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Digital Doctors Are Coming. Regulators Need to Catch Up.

We must ensure AI advances in medicine in a way that's safe, fair, and beneficial for all

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Workplace Violence Is Not Just 'Part of the Job'

It's high time to prevent attacks on healthcare workers in the ED

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Preserve the National Institute of Nursing Research's Independence

Folding NINR into a larger institute risks diminishing research targeting whole-person health

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If You Are Pro-Psychiatry, Should You Be Anti-RFK Jr.?

Kennedy's proposed policies are clearly anti-psychiatry

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Trump Is Back: What This Could Mean for Health Policy

Exploring the powers and limits of the Presidency

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GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

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Is the Internet Impairing Your Medical Memory?

Digital convenience can foster an illusion of competence and knowledge

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The Dual Role of Illusion in Patient Care

From painted leaves to placebos, we must balance hope and honesty

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Making Life Better at the Bottom of the Healthcare Pyramid

We need to make primary care more attractive to medical students

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