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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

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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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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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'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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The Baltimore Bridge Collapse Aftermath: Determining Causes of Death

The answers have legal and international repercussions

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Are Federal Agencies Coming for Ketamine Clinics?

Compliance plans can help in the face of possible regulatory scrutiny

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'Numerous Studies Prove Them Wrong': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 榴莲视频's reporters

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When Medicalization Goes Too Far

The boundaries between health and disease often get a little blurry

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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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Medical School Gap Year: Why Working as a Medical Assistant Is Perfect

It's a great way to find confidence, mentorship, and real-world experience

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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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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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Washington and New Jersey Are Reforming Prior Authorization. Is Your State Next?

Broad grassroots support can make a big difference

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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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Do Your Patients Understand Their Written Discharge Instructions?

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

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Using an Interpreter Is Great, but It Also Needs to Be Documented

Here's yet another example of how automation can help us

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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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'The Real Risk Is a Bad Trip': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 榴莲视频's reporters

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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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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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How Antiquated Tech Is Hurting Patient Engagement

Time wasted, care hampered

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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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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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Who Really 'Died Suddenly'? Anabolic Steroid Users.

A new study sheds light on the risks

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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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The 'Best We Have' Isn't Working for Endometriosis Patients

Increased women's health research funding is long overdue

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'Status Credentialus': The Case Against the Misery That Is Medical Credentialing

This endless inefficiency is going to have a price sooner than anyone thinks

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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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Time to Stop Violence in the Healthcare Work Environment

Two bills in Congress addressing this issue need our support

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Having a Retreat Helped Us Move Forward

A day away from it all gave our staff a chance to generate ideas big and small

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'It's Much More Severe, and It's Much More Dangerous': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 榴莲视频's reporters

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Are Your Patients' Allergies Worsening? Climate Change May Be at Play

Taking action, no matter how small, matters

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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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The Power of Saying 'No' in Medicine

It can be a complete sentence

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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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Oregon Measure 110 Wasn't a Failure. Rolling Back Drug Decriminalization Will Be.

We can't arrest our way out of the overdose crisis

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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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A Health System in Critical Condition

An excerpt from the new book, The Sky Was Falling

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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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Flu Makes a Late Stand in Some Parts of the U.S.

Michigan shows a late surge, while other regions have seen improvements

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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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