Commentary
Commentary
75 years: A look back on the fascinating history of methotrexate and folate antagonists
Dr. David Warmflash recounts how the meandering path of early research into chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies later led to methotrexate’s...
Opinion
Geriatrician advises on use of vitamin D supplementation, lecanemab, and texting for her patients
There is growing awareness of the impact of social isolation on health outcomes, particularly among older adults.
Commentary
Not all white coats are doctors: Why titles are important at the doctor’s office
“Patients need great quality care, and there are many different types of providers that can provide that care as part of the team.”
Opinion
The loss of letters
Upon my skinny, adaptable desk the other day sat a white envelope that was hand addressed to me. It was postmarked more than 2 weeks before.
Opinion
How to talk with patients in ways that help them feel heard and understood
How do we make sure that we are doing a good job connecting and communicating with our patients?
Rheum for Action
Unintended consequences of perfectly good programs and policies
Dr. Madelaine Feldman describes the unintended consequences of what were thought to be good ideas at the time: Giving safe harbor from the Anti-...
Opinion
Pay an annual visit to your office
When did you last take a good look at your waiting room?
Commentary
Age competency exams for physicians – yes or no?
Almost one-third of licensed doctors in the United States were 60 years of age or older, according to a survey conducted in 2020.
Commentary
Five thoughts on the Damar Hamlin collapse
The cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills footballer Damar Hamlin has led to speculation about commotio cordis and more, but this electrophysiologist...
Opinion
Time for a rest
I asked some docs when they thought this feeling of exhaustion first began. We agreed that the pandemic, doubledemic, tripledemic, backlog have...
Commentary
A doctor saves a drowning family in a dangerous river
The doctor performed CPR on a boy he found floating, face down, and motionless.