It's Time to Retire BMI as a Clinical Metric An undue focus on weight can lead to patient distrust and delayed care Oct 19, 2022
Why I Voted 'No' on the New ALS Drug Here are the shortcomings I saw in the phase II Relyvrio study Oct 13, 2022
Isn't It a Seller's Market for Healthcare Professionals? Competition for a scarce resource (providers) could improve the workplace Oct 12, 2022
What Good Is a CPAP Machine Without a Microchip? The shortage threatens the well-being of patients with sleep apnea, among others Oct 11, 2022
The Kidney Transplant Ecosystem Is Ripe for Reform Here are the policies and payment systems that need to change Oct 11, 2022
The Heavy Psychological Toll of the War in Ukraine Mental health support is the need of the hour Oct 09, 2022
Should Myopia Control Be Mainstream in the U.S.? Reducing the severity of nearsightedness can benefit public health Oct 05, 2022
The Future Looks Bleak for Surgical Residents Like Me Looming Medicare cuts will force surgeons to do more with less, undermining trainee success Sep 28, 2022
Healthcare During the High Holidays Culturally competent care means learning our patients' customs Sep 26, 2022
Does Healthcare Produce Health? Adapted from Inequality Kills Us All: COVID-19's Health Lessons for the World Sep 25, 2022
The Oft-Forgotten Team Members: Health Unit Coordinators They should be recognized in their presence rather than by their absence Sep 24, 2022
There's More to Medical Practice Than Meets the Eye Dispensing advice could be viewed as the practice of medicine Sep 23, 2022
It's High Time for Broader Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medication Limited Medicare coverage poses barriers, but bipartisan legislation offers a solution Sep 22, 2022
While Doctors May Hear Patients, Are They Really Listening? Empathy training can help doctors communicate better with patients Sep 20, 2022
Healthcare Organizations Can Get Out the Vote Civic engagement is good for both patients and providers Sep 20, 2022
I Didn't Let My Addiction Win Out in the End How doctors get addicted and how they recover Sep 16, 2022
The Internal Conflict of Being a Ringside Doctor The aftermath of a 2019 fight nearly broke me Sep 15, 2022
Our Hands Are Tied: Treating Prediabetes in Kids We urgently need more research on pharmacological interventions for this growing epidemic Sep 14, 2022
Our Perception of Obesity Needs an Overhaul Changing how we think about the disease allows us to more effectively talk to and treat patients Sep 09, 2022
We Need a Direct Pediatric Care Physician Network The current system is failing our kids Sep 08, 2022
Dear Payers: Can You Help Us Address the Mental Health Crisis? There are several ways doctors, payers, and purchasers can work together to take on the crisis Sep 04, 2022
Knock Knock, the Nurse Is at the Door A response to misconceptions about hospital-at-home programs Aug 30, 2022
Is 'Juliet' Unwittingly Poisoned in Today's Environment? Examining the dangers of endocrine disrupting chemicals Aug 27, 2022
The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally Misconceptions are hurting the fight for health equity in communities of color Aug 26, 2022
The Amazon-One Medical Deal Could Be a Boon to Primary Care While many have voiced valid concerns, the acquisition brings much needed progress Aug 24, 2022
The Classification of Monkeypox Should Include Its STI Status Let's not ignore the evidence Aug 23, 2022
Virtual Reality Can Help Get Our Patients Vaccinated Evidence suggests VR reduces needle pain and anxiety Aug 20, 2022
Unnecessary Outpatient Antibiotic Use Endangers Kids Health systems and payers can protect patients by encouraging responsible prescribing Aug 17, 2022
Our Nation's Essential Hospitals Are Severely Under-Resourced More clearly defining these safety net providers can enable targeted support Aug 16, 2022
The Current Case of Polio Through a Historical Lens Broader wastewater surveillance and targeted immunization are critical Aug 15, 2022
What Led to Amazon's Big Bet on Primary Care? The acquisition of One Medical is a product of previous policy and investment Aug 13, 2022
Monkeypox: Another Lesson in Global Health Neglect We ignore the health of poorer nations at our peril Aug 11, 2022
Theranos Offers a Warning for Blood-Testing Startup Osler New companies must learn from past examples Aug 05, 2022
I Got Monkeypox Drugs -- Not Everyone Is So Lucky Increasing access to testing, vaccination, and treatment is critical to slowing the spread Aug 03, 2022
Don't Normalize Patients' Period Cramps Several options are available to help treat associated pain and discomfort Jul 31, 2022
Normalize Dads Bringing Kids to Doctors' Appointments And having knowledge about their child's health Jul 28, 2022
Dear Insurers: It's Time to Cover Weight Loss Drugs Universal coverage can increase medication access and improve population health Jul 27, 2022
Lessons From My Trip to India on Understanding Our Patients Learning first-hand about rural or diverse communities is key to addressing health inequality Jul 26, 2022
