Vaping: A new epidemic among our youth
A few years ago I found what looked like a flash drive plugged into the wall in my teenage son’s
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A gathering of biohackers: The future of science?
It wasn’t a typical science convention. The setting was an Oakland community center and panel topics included immortality, implanted hand
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Conspiracy theories: Bigfoot, UFOs, and … genomics?
Information is powerful. It can influence beliefs and behaviors. Conspiracy theories, like those about Bigfoot and unidentified flying objects (UFOs),
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The EpiPen shortage: A perfect pharmaceutical storm
Any parent of school-aged children knows summer is not all about vacations and fun. One of the big back-to-school activities
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Black Mirror: Good TV, bad policy?
I love Black Mirror in the way I love long-distance running: I’m not sure why I’m doing it, the experience
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Is there really a perfect way to study humans?
Doctors, patients, and researchers are frustrated when a new healthcare approach works well in a study, but then has disappointing
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Does ECMO life support require a different approach?
The decision to place a loved one on life support is not easy. In fact, the term itself “life support”
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The medical device tax: Good intent with grievous consequences?
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the following blog post are the author’s own and do not reflect the views
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Can deep brain stimulation make you a ‘different person’?
Deep brain stimulation (DBS), a procedure in which implanted electrodes deliver current to a target region of the brain, might
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Medical humanities and the search for meaning
I must admit that I’m surprised when I hear third-year medical students say they would like to have taken some
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