Gun violence is a public health issue: One physician’s story
An emergency room physician shares the story of treating a baby with a gunshot wound and how the experience shaped her views on gun violence.
In breaking bad news, the comfort of silence
In this piece, a fourth-year medical student shares a recent patient encounter and what he's learned about breaking bad news to patients.
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The cost of treating animal-related injuries in U.S. emergency rooms is about $1.2 billion per year, a new Stanford study shows.
Improving PTSD care through genetics
Although sparked by trauma, PTSD has a genetic component as well, which can influence what therapy is most successful and provide other insights.
A 14-year-old explains what it’s like to get a new heart
Fourteen-year-old Athena Tran celebrated an important personal milestone this week: It's been one year since she received a heart transplant.
Learning from those who are no longer living
Medical and PA students have spent the fall using cadavers to study the human body. And as this student points out, they've learned a lot more than anatomy.
A neurologist on labor and delivery? Lessons from fourth-year rotations
A fourth-year medical student outlines the benefits of completing an ob-gyn rotation and delivering babies, despite having no plans to work in that area.
Reflections on the California fires
Second-year medical student Orly Farber reflects on the wildfires that have burned through Northern and Southern California this month.
The heartbeat seat: Demoing new well-being technologies in a car
As part of a writer's reporting for a magazine story, she tested out new technology that's meant to keep drivers more relaxed.