Business of Medicine
Commentary
It’s time for all physicians to have a national medical license
Because physicians’ training requirements don’t vary from state to state, it makes sense. We must take national standardized exams to qualify.
Livin' on the MDedge
Motherhood can get old fast, and snubbing can become phubbing
Plus, COVID-19 treatment is going to the … horses? And vaccination cards are not going in wallets.
From the Journals
Insurance coverage for vitiligo varies widely in the U.S., analysis finds
“Lack of recognition from health care insurers makes treatments both less accessible and affordable, and only further marginalizes patients with...
Feature
Why aren’t more women doctors in the top-paying specialties?
“I was told by one program interviewer that ‘I don’t have a bias about women in medicine, I have a bias about women in orthopedic surgery.’”
Latest News
Physician ‘predator’ sentenced for opioid-related patient death; more
“Doctors take an oath to first do no harm, and instead, Ballard chose to put his own licentious interests above his patients’ well-being.”
Feature
Heart doc offering ‘fountain of youth’ jailed for 6 1/2 years
The hammer finally fell on the disgraced Pennsylvania cardiologist after an eleventh-hour motion and a 2019 guilty verdict in a multimillion-...
Commentary
Medical residents need breastfeeding support too
Early nursing cessation among trainees is well documented nationally and is most often attributed to work-related barriers.
Commentary
The secret to a long life may be ikigai
Med Tech Report
What is the real risk of smart phones in medicine?
Advancements in technology can present unforeseen challenges and even compromise safety.
Latest News
U.S. health system ranks last among 11 high-income countries
“What this report tells us is that our health care system is not working for Americans, particularly those with lower incomes, who are at a severe...
Livin' on the MDedge
Please interrupt me, but don't heat your fish
Plus, the latest TikTok trend has people “running to the bathroom.”