A new study suggests that, in the right context, some people may experience psychedelic-like effects from placebos alone. The researchers…
Pulmonary Aspergillosis: What the Generalist Needs to Know
Aspergillus spp. is a ubiquitous mold found commonly in our environment that can cause a spectrum of pulmonary disorders ranging…
Being a doctor will never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic
In the last month, an epidemic has developed in northern Italy with an intensity and strength that surprised everyone. As…
Hospital Safety Rules Are Relaxed to Fight Coronavirus
The federal government has redefined a hospital to include tents and dormitory rooms.
Hospital Safety Rules Are Relaxed to Fight Coronavirus
The federal government has redefined a hospital to include tents and dormitory rooms.
The Doctor’s Symptoms Weren’t Typical. Was She Sick Enough to Stay Home?
On her run, she finished a six-mile loop with no trouble, but she felt a little off: a bit of…
The Doctor’s Symptoms Weren’t Typical. Was She Sick Enough to Stay Home?
On her run, she finished a six-mile loop with no trouble, but she felt a little off: a bit of…
How to Donate N95 Masks
Even a single one is worth offering for donation. But call a health department or look online for drop-off specifics…
How to Donate N95 Masks
Even a single one is worth offering for donation. But call a health department or look online for drop-off specifics…
What Are My Obligations if I’m a Doctor Who Is High Risk?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how a physician should balance treating patients against protecting himself during the coronavirus pandemic —…