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Essays and opinions from our readers, always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial

A photo of a Children鈥檚 Emergency sign outside of a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>More Investment in Pediatric Readiness Will Save Lives in the ED

The situation has improved but more can be done

A CT scan of a patient with of a patient with carcinoma of the head of pancreas.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Pancreatic Cancer Doesn't Have to Be a Death Sentence

Early detection is the key to increasing survival rates

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Risk, Value, and 'Doublethink' in Healthcare

The only value in healthcare should be the value of a healthy citizenry

A photo of a lecture hall of medical students using laptops and tablets.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>How Will Tomorrow's Medical Students Be Different?

New skills before and during medical school may enhance diversity and development

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Personal Beliefs May Skew Pandemic Memories and Deepen Polarization

Biased recall may be a threat to future crisis preparedness and response

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Moving Beyond the 'Angelina Jolie Effect' to Address Cancer Disparities

A "local heroes effect" can better reach communities of color

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Seek and Ye Shall Find Afib in Stroke Survivors

Neuro-cardiac collaboration can make a big difference post-stroke

A photo of a male medical student studying for exams behind a pile of anatomy books.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>A Fourth of Med Students Want to Quit: The Humanities Can Help Them Reconnect

How a narrative approach can help trainees find joy in medicine

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Why I 'Anti-Trust' Google Search on Healthcare

The search results may be leading consumers to unproven treatments

A photo of a covid vaccination center during peak covid.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Why Aren't We Treating Health Disparities Like the Crises They Are?

Lessons from the COVID pandemic on crisis response

A photo of a stethoscope and calculator laying on printed out charts and graphs

<乌鸦传媒視頻>'Money' Should Not Be a Bad Word in Medical Education

Physician understanding of the business of healthcare can better the system

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Transitioning Cancer Survivors Away From Oncologic Care

It's time for a new model of care

A photo of a tired female nurse hanging on a piece of medical equipment.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Aren't the Only Concern for Safe Staffing

Nurses need adequate training and a supportive, safe environment

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Applying to Residency? Here Are 4 Traits of All-Star Residents

Success often lies in mindset and mentality

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>What If Trial Participants Knew Their Contributions Were for Naught?

A call for enforcing trial reporting requirements

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>The Hidden Curriculum: Mentorship and Mindfulness in Medicine

We wouldn't be where we are today without our mentors

A photo of a male physician consulting with his male patient in an examination room as a female medical scribe takes notes.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>The 'Encounter Notes' Revolution: Can AI Help Rather Than Hurt?

Considerations for verbalized and generative content in the EHR

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Optimizing Dosing of Medications for OUD in the Era of Fentanyl

Transforming data into action is the next step

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>How Point-of-Care Ultrasound Aided the Triage of Afghan Evacuees in 2021

POCUS is an essential diagnostic tool during humanitarian crises

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>How to Deprescribe Dialysis After Patients Leave the Hospital

Acute kidney injury patients should not be left on dialysis longer than necessary

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>The 'Pink Tax' Wake-Up Call for the Healthcare Industry

All genders should have equal access to care

<乌鸦传媒視頻>The Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention of Gun Violence

Approaching gun violence as a public health crisis can help save lives

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>I Lost My Baby Brother to RSV, Others Don't Have To

Two new tools can prevent tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Modern Medicine Forgot to Confirm It Works for Women, Too

An excerpt from Cat Bohannon's new book, Eve

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Healthcare's North Star Should Be Better Health

We must commit to primary care, public health, and prevention

A photo of a box of Lodoco tablets over a close up of the back of a $20 bill.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drug

Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation

A purple ribbon next to the words: October is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Opposing Gun Ownership by Domestic Abusers Is My Lane

Commit to speaking out during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Contraceptive Care Should Not Be Siloed

Primary care providers can help fill the gaps

A photo of a female physician holding a stethoscope to a man鈥檚 back.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Stethoscope Hygiene: The Next Frontier in Infection Control?

Prevention is also essential for antimicrobial stewardship

Two pharmacists working in a drugstore.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Pay Fair: Solutions for Gender and Racial Pay Parity in Academic Pharmacy

It's time to level the playing field

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Putting an End to the 'Doctor-Nurse Game'

Anyone with a doctorate degree should have the right to use the "doctor" title

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Never Ask Me to Be a Medical Expert Witness (Again)

Medicine is both a science and an art

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Rural EDs Shouldn't Need Fundraisers to Keep the Lights On

Policy solutions can help preserve access to care

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>What to Expect After the Kansas City Pharmacy Walkouts

Will pharmacists unionize?

A computer rendering of RSV viruses.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>A Framework to Communicate With Pregnant Patients About the RSV Vaccine

A values-based decision-making framework is key

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Addressing Root Causes: A Call to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crisis

Six practices to improve the quality of perinatal care

A photo of a female healthcare worker preparing a COVID booster shot.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Clean Up the COVID Booster Mess by Returning to a Single-Payer System

We must reopen the door to easy preventive care access

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>The ED Is Not the Place to Refer Kids With Mental Health Concerns

An honest look at how the nation's emergency departments are pushed to the limit

A photo of an Ozempic injection pen in a miniature shopping cart.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Are Obesity Drugs for Adolescents Cost-Effective?

Despite the effectiveness of these medications, costs are a major barrier

A photo of a female physician raising her wrist to show off an LGBTQ+ bracelet.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>The Private Sector Can Help Fill the Void in LGBTQ+ Healthcare

We need innovative solutions to ensure access to culturally competent care

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