‘Hardened softness’ and compassionate empathy in healthcare
On my neurology rotation, I had the privilege of taking part in the care of a patient who I personally never met, although I really
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Unexpected viral behavior linked to type 1 diabetes in high-risk children
Viruses have long been suspected to be involved in the development of type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease, but consistent evidence connecting viruses to the
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Now is the time to get vaccinated against the flu
Each year, the influenza virus has a significant health impact worldwide, and this year will be no exception. But how will flu activity spread this
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Immunotherapy improves quality of life for mesothelioma patient
When Samir Tanios was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in September 2018, he was in poor condition. He couldn’t take a deep breath or walk
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Washed out: Addressing hand hygiene in healthcare
As a medical student, institutional signage competes for your attention every day: flyers about upcoming fire drills, seating assignments for an exam, or lunch specials
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PTSD in veterans: Know the signs and ways to cope
More than 60,000 U.S. military veterans died by suicide between 2008 and 2017. Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face a higher risk of thinking
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Patients with developmental disabilities learn life skills through mentorship program
Finding a new doctor, changing family and peer relationships, learning to live independently, and engaging with college or work can be challenging for young adults.
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Understanding ALS
In 2014, millions of Americans participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which helped to raise awareness for the disease. Five years later, researchers are
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A memo to my younger self: Fellowship 101
Memo: Your clinical ethics fellowship Date: 10/11/2019 To: Trevor Bibler, clinical ethics fellow From: Trevor Bibler, clinical ethicist Hey! Congrats on the new job. You
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Sox9 reshapes the biliary tree in Alagille syndrome
Alagille syndrome is a rare pediatric genetic disorder that can affect the liver, heart, kidneys, blood vessels, skeleton and other tissues. One major characteristic of
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