Opioids: A Different Kind of Epidemic
Epidemic. We typically associate this word with infectious disease outbreaks, often outside of the United States. But right here in the U.S., we are in… Read More »Opioids: A Different Kind of Epidemic
The Hidden Joys of Medical School
I finished my first marathon last week, a personal mental marathon that took hundreds of hours to complete—my first year of medical school. Our last… Read More »The Hidden Joys of Medical School
First Approval of Cancer Immunotherapy Based on Genetic Marker
Immunotherapy is rapidly becoming one of the cornerstones of treatment for several types of cancers, and pembrolizumab, a well-known humanized antibody against the checkpoint inhibitor… Read More »First Approval of Cancer Immunotherapy Based on Genetic Marker
Human Cord Blood Improves Memory in Old Mice – Surge of Interest in the “Fountain of Youth”
Is parabiosis the new fountain of youth? Parabiosis, meaning “living beside,” is a 150-year-old surgical technique that unites the blood vessels of two living animals.… Read More »Human Cord Blood Improves Memory in Old Mice – Surge of Interest in the “Fountain of Youth”
Spreading Hope to Those Deemed Hopeless
Still half-asleep, I woke up at 4 a.m. to hit the highway for a four-hour drive. I had retired from “moving weight” (selling drugs) to… Read More »Spreading Hope to Those Deemed Hopeless
The Selfless Act of Mentorship
I recently lost a mentor of mine. Jeff Nye, vice president of neuroscience innovation and scientific partnership strategy at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, passed away… Read More »The Selfless Act of Mentorship
Inside a Med Student’s Mind On a Patient Visit
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Stop and Smell the Pages
As a child, my mother would take my siblings and me to the local public library. I would check out so many books that the… Read More »Stop and Smell the Pages
Predicting the Path of the Next Flu Pandemic
We’re all familiar with the flu. Most consider it a pesky inconvenience or perhaps a good reason to miss work to stay home and watch… Read More »Predicting the Path of the Next Flu Pandemic
Cellulite: Who, Why, and What Can Be Done
It’s funny to note that many medical conditions are described using food analogies. For example, boxers are often diagnosed with “cauliflower ear”, a condition where… Read More »Cellulite: Who, Why, and What Can Be Done