Women in surgery: A conversation with Dr. Ourania Preventza
“Keep moving, do the right thing, and do not let people put you down. Be honest and humble, and stand on your feet, and you
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The cost conundrum of care
While on shift, an emergency physician sews up a large laceration. Her patient is uninsured. On her way to print discharge instructions, the physician stops
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Managing anxiety in children with autism
If you’re a parent or caretaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely forced your child’s school to close indefinitely. While remote learning can be a challenge
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The telehealth revolution: Strengthening the doctor-patient relationship
My work in telehealth started about five years ago when the system was still quite primitive. Even back then, it was clear that the potential
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Goodbye, Munawar uncle: Grief during COVID-19
Editor’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series of Progress Notes posts featuring students reflecting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Try these simple spring recipes
Spring has officially been underway for a little more than a month. Even though we’re all spending more time inside due to COVID-19, you can
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COVID-19 treatments: Fact vs. fiction
Researchers across the country are working to develop a vaccine and treatments for the coronavirus. But currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not
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What you should know about esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the United States and has been for the past 30-40 years, with cases increasing four-fold in
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Resonance podcast: Understanding neurological diseases
An estimated 100 million Americans are impacted by neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy every year. Melanie Samuel, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department
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COVID-19 and advanced heart and lung disease
As a heart and lung transplant surgeon who routinely treats end-stage disease, I have been studying the effect of COVID-19 on the heart and lungs,
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