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Cliff Diving for Healthcare Innovation
Ringing in the new year brings a time for reflection on the…
Breast Cancer: A Young Woman’s Perspective
It is often said that cancer does not discriminate and this is…
Ask These 10 Questions Before Starting Any Medication
As a patient or caregiver, it is expected of us to have…
Primary Care Shortage? It’s Time to Examine Medical Education in the US
When I was in medical school in the 1990s, students were…
Proposal: Abolish Medical Practice Statutes
Medical practice statutes are state laws that dictate who can and who…
Medical Residents Get Their Own Social Network
The days of looking for health-related information in an encyclopedia or medical…
Engaging Consumers for Improved Cost, Quality and Outcomes
Following closely on the heels of the mHealth Summit, the Bipartisan Policy…
Is Your Child’s Education Affected By Tooth Decay?
New studies are showing that poor oral health, tooth decay, and tooth pain…
The Future of Medical Education: Very Real Simulation of Procedures and Teamwork
A resident from MedStar Washington Hospital Center practices her laparoscopic technique. A…
New Graduate Nurse Residency Program Teaches Communication Techniques, Compassion
Communication missteps between clinicians and patients can lead to big gaps in…