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When anxiety runs the show: How medication can help kids thrive
Ten years old and terrified, my patient sat curled in the chair, tears flowing, knees pulled…
A surgeon's take on God, intelligence, and cosmic responsibility
In the operating room, I often find myself marveling—not just at the complexity of the human…
A mindset shift for physicians: Retrain your brain to see what’s going well
As a physician, you’re trained to spot problems. You scan for risks, anticipate complications, and stay…
AI can help heal the fragmented U.S. health care system
The U.S. health care system is a paradox. It’s the most expensive in the world—costing over…
Stop telling burned-out doctors to be more resilient
Doctors are often praised for their resilience. It’s become a buzzword in medicine, touted as some…
Why accommodations aren't special treatment but essential for equity
“Think of it this way,” the school’s pediatrician said to me, his voice flat in my…
From nurse practitioner to quality improvement leader in sleep medicine
I am a doctor of nursing practice and board-certified nurse practitioner with over a decade of…
When conscience compels doctors to walk out
There is a kind of silence in hospitals that no overhead page can interrupt. The silence…
How showing up teaches children about grief and empathy
My children’s Montessori teacher lost her son to suicide several years ago. When I heard of…