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Hippocratic Oath, Then and Now
In the midst of chaos and turmoil for physicians in America…
Are We Doing Too Much to Save Preemies?
In the 1960s, when the first NICUs opened, premature infants had a…
Frugal Medicine – What Indian Doctors Can Teach the US Healthcare System
America is the world leader in a number of fields - and…
Visitors From Another Planet
The outrageous and irresponsible statements made this weekend by Rep. Todd Akin…
Mobile Health Around the Globe: Good work in Africa; Cell Phones Improve Health Education in Family Planning.
The growing use of mobile phones and text messaging in developing countries…
Why are Girls Being Abandoned and Battered ?
It's heartbreaking to read newspaper stories of girl children who have been…
Unnecessary Antibiotics in Livestock: What’s My Beef?
I’ve already written about the overuse of antibiotics< I’ve already written about…
Hospital Evolution: Collaboration in an Era of Change
Change is everywhere. No more evident is this than the presidential election…
New Guide Explains Hospitalist Role
Next Step in Care, a campaign by the United Hospital Fund…