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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

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Remote Patient Monitoring Is a Great Idea. But What's the Best Way to Use It?

We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on

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'This Was Not a Rare or Exceptional Circumstance': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 榴莲视频's reporters

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Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

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I'm a Black Trauma Surgeon. Ending Gun Violence Demands Fighting for Racial Justice.

An excerpt from Williams' book, The Bodies Keep Coming

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A Case of Broca's Aphasia

An excerpt from Theodore H. Schwartz's book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery

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Anatomy of a Suicide Crisis: Life After Abuse

Love shouldn't hurt

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What Will the IV Fluid Shortage Mean for Hospital Finance?

A more strategic approach to production is key to preventing crises like this

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'My Womb Isn't My Legacy'

We must look beyond women's childbearing potential in healthcare and society in general

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The Deathbed Regrets Voter Guide

Don't regret your vote

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Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

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The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

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'This Medical Report Will Have Little Effect': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 榴莲视频's reporters

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The Cure to Gun Violence Begins at the Ballot Box, Not the Trauma Bay

The most impactful solutions extend beyond the clinical walls to the halls of government

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Women and Children First -- Or Not

A look at the presidential candidates' records on maternal and child health

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Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

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How Unconventional Thinkers Unlock Medical Innovation

An excerpt from Murphy's book, The Essence of Invention

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Want Electronic Reimbursement? That Will Cost You a 5% Fee.

Predatory insurance fees underscore need for physician payment reform

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The Power of 'And'

It is possible to hold conflicting beliefs about our healthcare system as we work to improve it

The Supreme Court's Open Season on Public Health Agencies

"I just had this reverence for the court. I don't anymore," says Lawrence Gostin, JD

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Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

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Why Would a Promising Young Physician Take His Own Life?

The loss of William West Jr. forces us to consider the role of health systems in staff well-being

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Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Too

Physicians must partner with their patients to provide appropriate care

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'This Was Worse Than Our National Election': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 榴莲视频's reporters

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Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

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It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Donate an Organ

Financial support and incentives can help close the living donor gap

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Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake

Some thoughts for responders and leadership

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Marburg Virus' Latest Eruption

A veteran fighter against hemorrhagic fevers shares candid thoughts

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To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

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The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women

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The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

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AI: Could It Answer Patient Emails, or (Legitimately) Excuse You From Jury Duty?

Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us

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Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

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'Physician Spending Is Not the Problem in Healthcare': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 榴莲视频's reporters

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Should I Prescribe Liraglutide to a 6-Year-Old Patient With Obesity if FDA Approved?

I anticipate benefits outweighing potential risks in only a select few situations

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The Surprising Struggles of Retirement No One Warned You About

Plan for your retirement with the same care and attention you used when planning your career

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Women Should Not Have to 'Just Deal With' Gynecological Pain

Expectation setting and open discussions are key

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Overdose Deaths Are Falling but the Mission Is Far From Accomplished

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

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Is Healthcare Really Recession-Proof?

The answer is complicated

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The Power of the Serial Selfie: Seeing Is Believing

Photos can change how we listen to our patients

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