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How to lead from the heart in a system that rewards the intellect [PODCAST]

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What a dying patient taught me about compassion in silence

I remember a night during my first year of residency in oncology when I was on…

Gearing up for the silver stork age – Express Healthcare

More women are choosing motherhood on their own timelines, not the one mapped out for them…

How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology

“Dr. Who?” the child asked. “Dr. Hijano,” I said. “But you can call me Dr. Diego.…

COVID-19 was real: a doctor’s frontline account

Once upon a time there was a pandemic, despite what the “deniers” and conspiracy theorists say.…

The link between chronic back pain and depression

When a patient walks into an orthopedic spine clinic, most providers are focused on one thing:…

Why AI must support, not replace, human intuition in health care

When I was a new hospitalist in a tertiary center, I once told a colleague, “Looks…

How AI is finally fixing the electronic health record [PODCAST]

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Aging in place: Why home care must replace nursing homes

I have been a physician for 44 years. Besides my office and hospital practice, I also…

When the law blocks parenthood: What the SC observations on surrogacy mean for women – Express Healthcare

The gut-brain axis is a key player in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression,…