By Kerrilynn Carney, MD
Peer Reviewed
In global news this week, shots resume as the ceasefire expires between Israel and Hamas. Strikes in Gaza were quickly followed by those in Iraq, where …
By Kerrilynn Carney, MD
Peer Reviewed
In global news this week, shots resume as the ceasefire expires between Israel and Hamas. Strikes in Gaza were quickly followed by those in Iraq, where …
By Tamar Schiff, MD
Peer Reviewed
Infectious diseases remain at the forefront of news reports this week, as the largest Ebola outbreak on record continues. As of July 27th, the WHO reported greater …
By Caroline A. Nelson, MD
Peer Reviewed
New legislation signed by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has opened the door for medical school graduates to treat patients in underserved primary care …
By Kimberly Skrobarcek, MD
Peer Reviewed
As the world is seemingly captivated by German’s victory in overtime of the World Cup final game, more and more of our television commercials and advertisements seem to be …
By Miguel A. Saldivar, MD
Peer Reviewed
Last week the US team bowed out of the World Cup, but not without a valiant final effort. Particularly noteworthy was goalie Tim Howards’ performance, leading some fans …
By Dana Zalkin
Peer Reviewed
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposal to limit sales of sugary drinks over 16 ounces was rejected by New York’s highest court this week [1]. Given that this was …
By Ian Henderson, MD
Peer Reviewed
This week we lost an outspoken, revolutionary leader in medicine [1], Dr. Arnold Relman. A former Editor in chief of the New England Journal …
By Christopher Maulion, MD
Peer Reviewed
The last week was certainly a treat for sports fans. Thursday marked the start of the World Cup, and the month where the United …