This is one of a collection of stories that are like “Final Destination” meets “The Monkey’s Paw” (W. W. Jacobs, 1902). As such, they are tragedies more than either mysteries or horror, and would appeal most to readers who enjoy the inexorable pull of a story arc that leads to doom. In each story, a protagonist…
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The OHSU School of Medicine M.D. Class of 2024 celebrates its belated White Coat Ceremony at the Robertson Life Sciences Building Feb. 11, 2022. (OHSU/Ben Schneider) Following a three-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the OHSU School of Medicine is renewing its tradition of welcoming its newest group of medical students on Friday with…
At First Presbyterian Church, in Durham, N.C., forgiving medical debt is about more than helping those in need, or even living out the grace and forgiveness of the gospel. It’s about paying back a different kind of debt — one deeply rooted in the history of their region, and the nation. “One of the things…
Vermont Business Magazine Kris Perry is a social worker, a child advocate, the director of the Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, and the next guest on Medical Matters Weekly at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17. The show is produced by Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can view…
The American College of Physicians (ACP) praised the legislation to improve access to health care and improve health for all Americans, President Ryan, D Mire, MD, FACP, said in a statement. “We are glad to see that the final version of the legislation still includes many of the important provisions that we highlighted when the agreement was…
Three years ago, I walked from my office in a hospital to meet my boss, a neurosurgeon. On the way, I felt my entire body slow down. After two minutes, I felt something “off” and I turned around to go back. After three steps, I crumpled to my knees to keep from falling and lay…
University of Florida Professor and Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology Michael J. Haller, who testified during the hearing as an expert, called the proposal a political stunt. “This has been pushed to the board as a political maneuver,” Haller told the board members. “Trans people have always existed, they will always exist, whether you choose to…
Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) reported second-quarter results that beat the overall consensus on Wall Street. The Audubon, Pennsylvania-based musculoskeletal device company reported profits of $54.6 million, or 53¢ per share, on sales of $263.6 million for the three months ended June 30, for a bottom-line gain of 31.4% on sales growth of 5.03% compared with Q2…
For Immediate Release: August 03, 2022 Statement From: Jeffrey E. Shuren, MD, JD Director – CDRH Offices: Office of the Center Director The sterilization of medical devices is a vital process for helping to prevent serious infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continually works to oversee sterilization methods for these devices to ensure they…
There are practical steps physicians can take to ensure their medical practice runs like a well-oiled machine. Welcome to Five Minute Practice Fix, featuring instructional videos by physician and business of medicine expert Neil Baum, M.D. These videos are 5 minutes (this one is a bit longer) in length and will provide practical ideas and…