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

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Old Drugs, New Tricks: The Power of Medication Repurposing

COVID highlighted the untapped potential of existing treatments

October 30, 2024
A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a COVID virus.
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We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football

Making youth football safer requires a collective effort

October 29, 2024
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Why Medicine Is Bad at Customer Service -- And How to Fix It

Healthcare is one of few industries still lacking in convenience

October 29, 2024
A photo of three hospital patients sitting in the waiting room and looking at their phones.
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Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

October 27, 2024
A photo of a female physician using sign language to communicate with her female patient who is also wearing a hearing aid.
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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

October 26, 2024
A photo of Brian H. Williams, MD, and the cover of is 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

October 25, 2024
A computer rendering of a transparent human head with Broca’s area of the brain highlighted.
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Anatomy of a Suicide Crisis: Life After Abuse

Love shouldn't hurt

October 24, 2024
A photo of a female physician comforting her female patient.
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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

October 23, 2024
A photo of a bag of IV fluids hanging from a pole as seen from a patient’s perspective.
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'My Womb Isn't My Legacy'

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

October 22, 2024
A computer rendering of a uterus.
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The Deathbed Regrets Voter Guide

Don't regret your vote

October 22, 2024
A photo of a mature man sitting at a cardboard voting booth.
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Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

October 21, 2024
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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

October 20, 2024
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Women and Children First -- Or Not

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

October 19, 2024
A photo of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump during the ABC News debate.
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Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

October 18, 2024
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