Contrarian

As an assistant professor of anesthesiology and a pain researcher, I study alternative pain management options.

Recipients must meet federal guidelines that categorize them as “facing certain life transitions,” a stringent set of requirements.

Steroid medications, commonly used to treat severe allergies such as rhinitis, sinusitis, and cough, can have dangerous side effects if...

There is increasing evidence that implicit bias is a source of racial inequities in certain aspects of health care, and...

With the pandemic still raging on, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction and make informed decisions about our health...

A woman in her 70s reacted to one of my online essays about the importance of narrative medicine to physicians’...

Beyond the numbers on the scale or BMI calculations, obesity is a complex issue that is influenced by perception, lifestyle...

Many lawyers fail to understand the nuances of medicine in the legal world. That leads to poor legal representation of...

Women and girls with ADHD have historically been under and misdiagnosed. It's time we better understand the uniqueness of their...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in healthcare have gained popularity in recent years. But it's role might be limited.

There I was, six years old, walking next to mom down 3rd Avenue, crossing 125th street. We were headed to...

COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands – varies widely.