Compassion beyond hospital curtains and prison bars
“Let’s open these curtains and let some light in here. Is that better, Mr. Roy?” I first met Mr. Roy during my cardiothoracic surgery rotation
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Policywise
Why comprehensive metrics matter in patient outcome studies
Patient-centered care and patient outcomes research are becoming increasingly prevalent. With growing internet access, patients can now easily access research that informs clinical decision-making, and
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Medical residency and advocacy: Even small contributions can have a significant impact
While our residency training is often focused on gaining medical knowledge, clinical expertise and patient care skills, our role as resident physicians in healthcare advocacy
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Easy ways to incorporate inclusion into a busy academic life
Achieving high-quality medical care, research and innovation to improve lives is only possible by bringing together the talents and energy of the entire community. Health
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What really counts: understanding who becomes a living kidney donor
The bioethical debate surrounding live kidney donation involves personal autonomy and the inherent risks to the donor’s health. Advocates maintain that capable individuals should have
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Probiotics and preemies: Ensuring safety amid uncertainty
As a neonatologist dedicated to the care of premature infants, I constantly navigate the delicate balance between innovation and caution in the treatments we offer.
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Why do so few eligible patients undergo bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for individuals with obesity and its related health conditions. However, only a tiny minority of eligible patients
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Protecting your baby from RSV: What every parent needs to know
Having a sick baby can be a parent’s nightmare. Imagine your baby has been sick for a few days, and the pediatrician tells you it’s
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Shifting boundaries of premature birth: Ethical implications of periviability
Since the 1960s, the gestational age at which babies can survive outside the uterus, called periviability, has decreased by one week per decade. The intrinsic
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Improving COPD care: A call to action
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems, remains a major public health issue across the Americas, with
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