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Long Before I Was a Doctor, I was Just a Teen Whose Cousin Was Shot Dead

An excerpt from Dark's new book, Under the Gun

8 Hrs ago
A photo of the cover of the book Under the Gun next to the author Cedric Dark, MD, MPH.
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'Failing Wisely' Can Promote a Safer Healthcare System

Don't assume old strategies and new technologies will improve patient safety

September 17, 2024
A graphic of a stethoscope creating a heart with the words: World Patient Safety Day inside.
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Brain Health Risks: Digital Quality Measures and the Future of Neurological Care

Access to advanced tools must be equitable

September 16, 2024
A computer rendering of a transparent human head with the brain highlighted.
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Common-Ground Healthcare Policies Both Trump and Harris Can Support

Can our future leaders place public health ahead of politics?

September 12, 2024
A photo of people watching the presidential debate at a bar.
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Never Forget the 9/11 Responders Who Risked Their Lives

Care is available for those who continue to face health consequences

September 11, 2024
A photo of New York City fire fighters standing on the rubble pile of the World Trade Center.
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The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

September 10, 2024
A photo of a little girl sitting on a step stool in front of a refrigerator.
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What Can We Learn From Blood Culture Bottle Shortage?

Its disparate impact offers lessons in resource sharing and medical ethics

September 10, 2024
A photo of a blood test in culture bottles in an incubator being tested for bacterial growth.
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Project 2025: Assessing the Impact on the Healthcare Workforce

Effective and equitable training does not appear to be a priority of this agenda

September 9, 2024
A photo of the Project 2025 booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
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The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness in Childhood

Let's do more to promote mental well-being in pediatric patients

September 8, 2024
A photo of a smiling female physician at the foot of the bed of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment.
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Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

September 7, 2024
A photo of a female physician talking to her senior female patient.
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Diversity Action Plans for Clinical Trials: Evaluating FDA's Draft Guidance

A critical analysis reveals opportunities and challenges prior to finalization

September 6, 2024
A photo of FDA headquarters in Silver Spring Maryland.
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I'm Embarrassed to Admit I Have No Idea How to Care for Patients With Disabilities

All medical schools should prepare trainees to meet the needs of this population

September 5, 2024
A photo of a nurse sitting next to a male patient who is reading braille.
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Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

September 4, 2024
A photo of the south facade of The White House.
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Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

September 3, 2024
A photo of a neffy nasal spray over a blurred photo of shelves of medication at a pharmacy.
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