Category: PrimeCuts

By Kerrilynn Carney, MD

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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

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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 …

By Caroline A. Nelson, MD

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New legislation signed by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has opened the door for medical school graduates to treat patients in underserved primary …

By Kimberly Skrobarcek, MD

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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 …

By Miguel A. Saldivar, MD

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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 …

By Dana Zalkin

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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 …

By Ian Henderson, MD

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This week we lost an outspoken, revolutionary leader in medicine [1], Dr. Arnold Relman. A former Editor in chief of the New England …

By Christopher Maulion, MD

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The last week was certainly a treat for sports fans. Thursday marked the start of the World Cup, and the month where the …